The treads are the patterned rubber part of your tire that actually meets the pavement, here's how to check them.

To ensure your tyres are roadworthy, investing in a reliable tyre tread depth gauge is a no-brainer. The legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm, but it is recommended that you replace your tyres ...

There is no single method for checking tire tread depths, and while some are more accurate than others, all are great at ...

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 ...

The Tire Rack, supplier of black round things ... been a quick way to turn a common item of pocket detritus into a tread-depth gauge. Hold Abe upside down, and if the tread clears the top of ...

If your tires are only partially worn, find out how much. Stick a tread-depth gauge (about $5 at auto-parts stores) into each of the grooves on all four tires, as shown in the photo below.

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