Tire tread depth affects traction, heat, rolling resistance, comfort, and safety more than most drivers realize.

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 ...

Road safety is no laughing matter, as an ill-prepared and poorly maintained car is not only a hazard to the driver and ...

Before the rubber hits the road, you need to make sure your tires are safe. This easy, at-home tire tread test will ensure yours are up to speed. Years ago, I was on my way to work on a dark, snowy ...

Have you ever been annoyed by the tire noise in your car and wondered what could be the reason? There are several reasons why the tires in your car are making a noise, but most of it is down to the ...

F1 tires or slicks are designed with no tread to give maximum grip on dry tracks. With no tread patterns on F1 tires you get a bigger contact patch between the rubber and the track surface giving more ...

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