To check tyre tread properly, use the 20p coin test (or a penny if you’re in the US): insert the coin into the main tread groove; if the outer band is visible, the tread is below the 1.6mm legal limit ...

Ordiniq launches a digital tyre tread depth gauge designed to help UK drivers prepare for MOT inspections - addressing more ...

Too many people ignore their tires. Most enthusiasts know that they are more than just pieces of rubber and are actually one of the most important factors in the ability to control a vehicle. Still, ...

When technicians think of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration-recalibration, they visualize scanners, targets and stands. But more boxes are to be checked before we get to the ...

Maintaining your car is more than just keeping the interior and exterior clean and making sure the engine is running like a dream. It's incredibly important to keep an eye on your tires too. Always ...

Prior research1 has suggested the need for an increase in minimum legal passenger car tire tread depth requirements. One of the objections raised to this suggestion is that no data are available to ...

Now that winter has set in, drivers typically start paying more attention to the tread depth on their tires, particularly the ones in the drive positions. Tire dealers always look forward to the first ...

Tire tread depth affects traction, heat, rolling resistance, comfort, and safety more than most drivers realize.

Tires, oil, lights. Three easy checks that any driver can make on their vehicle in a matter of minutes, but all vital to ensure your car is always ready for the road. Tires are perhaps the most ...

CARRYING out a simple check on your car can help you avoid costly fines and penalty points. And according to the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), this quick step is one of the most important checks you ...