It used to be that just a simple tread depth gauge or a coin was used to measure the remaining rubber on tires, but now there is new technology to give retailers a much more precise look at treadwear.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Technicians at Discount Tire/America's Tire stores throughout the U.S. have begun using a mobile tread-depth reading system developed by Zebra Technologies Corp. that Zebra claims ...

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, ...

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 ...

Most people probably don’t remember the last time they checked the tread on their tires, if they’ve even done it at all. The common method involves holding a penny or a quarter in the groove and ...

Tactile Mobility, a tactile data and virtual sensing technology company, recently launched a first-of-its-kind tire tread depth measurement solution that can enhance driver and passenger safety. "The ...

You can buy tires that look fresh and still set you up for a bad day. Rubber ages. Winter is when you find out fast, because ...

Continental Tire North America Inc. endorses removing all-season and high-performance tires from service at 4/32-inch tread depth, and winter tires at 5/32 inch. The current allowable tread depth is 2 ...

The average cost of a used tire ranges from $25 to $160, though prices can reach up to $250 for performance or oversized models. The price largely depends on four things: original retail value, ...