Tires are one of the biggest operating expenses for any trucking company, but some carriers don’t treat them like the ...

The tires also have to be worn out, which is defined as having a tread depth of only about 2/32 inch. Tires that are worn out will perform poorly on wet roads and could pose a safety risk.

Examples include the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 UHP summer tire for $86, with a projected tread life of 40,000 miles, and the Fuzion UHP Sport A/S all-season tire for $79, with a projected tread ...

Symmetrical tread has the advantage of easy front-to-back, left-to-right, and diagonal tire rotation, but for the highest cornering limits, a tire will have different tread patterns on the inside ...

As AAA's tread tests demonstrated, even with the "safe" tread limit of 4/32", when you're driving on a wet road, it could take you the distance of a semi-truck to come to a stop after putting on ...

For example, a tire with a treadwear rating of 600 should last 50% longer than one rated at 400. However, actual tread life will vary based on driving style, tire maintenance and other factors.

The Legal Requirements Surrounding Tire Tread That's why it's so important to not only be aware of the condition your tires are in, and how much tread is left, but when to replace them also. The ...

As reported today on "Good Morning America," checking your tires is important for the safety of you and your family. But 64 percent of drivers do not know how to check their tires' tread depth ...

The legal minimum in the U.S. is 1/16 of an inch. Many tires have tread-wear indicators — flat areas of rubber in between the treads that provide a quick visual reference.

The legal minimum in the U.S. is 1/16 of an inch. Many tires have tread-wear indicators — flat areas of rubber in between the treads that provide a quick visual reference.