Road safety is no laughing matter, as an ill-prepared and poorly maintained car is not only a hazard to the driver and occupants within it, but to other road users and pedestrians too. Arguably, ...

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, ...

ST. LOUIS — Just when we were questioning the value of the American penny, we were reminded about its alternative value of a measuring stick. The old tire tread penny trick! Before we review the ...

Few car maintenance tasks are as crucial (or as often overlooked) as tire tread depth. It's a major part of determining how safe, effective, and long-lasting your tires are, and yet it's rarely ever ...

Tires are the only part of your car that touches the road. Keep them road ready by checking your tire pressure each month. In addition to having sufficient tread depth for wet traction, remember to ...

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 ...

Most motorists think it's safe to haul the family around if they can still see tread on the tires. Not so, says Consumer Reports. "Tires lose footing long before they're worn bald," the magazine says.