Your dash can tell you a tire is “low,” but it won’t tell you the truth you actually need: how low, how fast it’s dropping, ...

DENVER (CBS4) - As the winter conditions pick up along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor, organizations are working to remind drivers about the importance of having adequate tires. CoPIRG Foundation ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Low tread depth on car tires can be a factor when it comes to hydroplaning, so what's a quick way to check your tread? "Because your tire pressure is directly correlated to ...

VAIL, Colorado – Through Nov. 11, voluntary tire tread inspections will be taking place throughout Eagle County to help motorists determine if their tires are safe for winter driving. Representatives ...

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 ...

I exhaled and sent a silent thank-you to my dad, an automotive engineer and a stickler for safety who insisted that I ...

It’s time to get some traction. At any time now, snow could fall over a broad swath of America, and that means your tires need to be checked. Experts say if the rubber is worn, you could slide, crash ...

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 ...

A tire check should be part of your regular car maintenance routine because it can improve your safety and even boost your car’s fuel economy. And in the long run, it may save both time and money. To ...

Temperatures have plummeted and the season's first winter storm advisory has been issued. In anticipation of the snow storm, here are some tips to stay safe on the roads. When it comes to winter ...

- 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 ...

VAIL, Colorado – Free tire tread checks will be offered by the Vail Police Department and the Colorado State Patrol from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Safeway in West Vail. The checks are voluntary ...