A tread depth gauge, available at auto parts stores, is a simple tool that accurately measures the depth in either 32nds of an inch or millimeters. Tires are also equipped with built-in tread wear ...

Fewer than 4 in 10 drivers know about the legal minimum tyre tread depth, leaving 6 in 10 at risk of running dangerous rubber ...

Drivers have been told that a simple routine check using a 20p coin could stop them getting fines which could hit £10,000. Research conducted by the RAC with charity TyreSafe has found drivers are ...

Remember that correct tyre marking and tread depth are no guarantee that your road grip is good enough. Every season after changing tyres, it is important that you re-tighten the wheel nuts after ...

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In the UK, drivers must ensure their tyre tread depth is a minimum of 1.6 millimeters across the central three-quarters of the compound. Failure to maintain this standard could see individuals hit ...

[John] found that a digital tire tread depth gauge can work well for this application. Many of these gauges use the same electronics as the cheap digital calipers, for which the serial protocol ...