FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Materials Manufacturers Group (TRMG) has published new recommended practices for tire retread and repair buffing textures. TRMG also released a new ...

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 ...

Most vehicle owners are unaware of the dangers of old tires, assuming they are good once there is enough tire tread and they look okay. However, while it is vital to regularly inspect the condition of ...

Tires are crucial to the safety and efficiency of your vehicle, but the signs that they’re in need of replacement aren't always that obvious. Vehicle safety is enhanced by strong crash structures, ...

CR testing shows that tires can lose their winter grip at half-tread depth By Consumer Reports In wet and wintry weather, all ...

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...

When the tread depth gets too low or your tires hit the six-year mark, it's time for new rubber. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Tire treadwear is about much more than how frequently the tires need to be replaced. How rapidly tires wear down speaks to how soon they will transition from providing optimal grip to losing their ...

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To get the most miles out of your tires, you should know what kind of tires your car comes equipped with. Sure, every tire comes with rubber tread, but not every tire features the same pattern or ...

Tire tread helps give your car grip and control, but when tires go bald, you're not stopping, you're probably skidding to the sound of pure regret. Those grooves help channel away water, slush, debris ...