penny upside down in a tire tread groove indicated a tread depth of 2/32-inch (1.6mm) or less, and that the tire needed replacing. Instructions on how to properly check tire tread depth can be ...

To test, first make sure your car is parked on a level road. Turn one of your tires outward. This way, you can get a look at the treads. Once done, put the coin on the groove (where the wear bars ...

“Simple checks beforehand can help keep repair bills down and get vehicles through the test without hefty charges. “Ensuring tyre tread depth is at the legal limit with the coin test and ...

Drivers are being urged to carry out this 20p check on their car to help save them hundreds of pounds on costly MOT bills. Motorists know that an MOT can cost a fair bit more than the initial test - ...

I also did repeated roll-down tests. THE GP 4-Season costs more than Continental’s other popular tough tyre, the Gatorskin. It should be more puncture resistant as it has two strips of Vectran under ...

Tires can lose their footing long before they're worn out. Our tests show that tread can give up a significant amount of grip when it's still at the halfway point. That's particularly worrisome ...