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 ...

Varying standards for minimum tread depth is something that continues to be confusing for those new to the industry. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the minimum ...

AKRON—Has the widely accepted minimum tread depth of 2/32nds inch—a relic of the bias-ply tire era—outlived its usefulness and should it be increased to improve safety on the nation's highways? That's ...

ORLANDO, Fla.— Citing safety concerns related primarily to wet braking, AAA Inc. is recommending consumers replace their worn tires at 4/32nds inch tread depth. Nationwide car owners' club AAA is ...