Low tire tread depth can be a safety issue. When the road is wet, low tread depth can cause the tire to hydroplane, or skim across the surface of the water, which can make you lose control. You also ...

You can check your tyre tread depth in seconds using a coin from your pocket. In the UK, insert a 20p coin into the tread groove. If the outer ring disappears, your tread is above the 1.6mm legal ...

It’s vital that you check your tyres regularly to ensure you stay safe, legal and maximise your car’s fuel economy. Here’s how Tyres are unquestionably the most important safety feature fitted to your ...

As Britons prepare for their summer break, it’s easy to overlook the vital safety function of tyres – and the risks of ...

- This is one of the few times a penny has great value. Turn the penny head down and stick it between your tire tread. If you can see Lincoln's head fully, your tires legally need to be replaced. If ...

Checking a tire’s tread depth is so easy that you could literally do it every single time you get into your car without really altering your life or disturbing any of your plans. With only a quarter, ...