To check tyre tread properly, use the 20p coin test (or a penny if you’re in the US): insert the coin into the main tread groove; if the outer band is visible, the tread is below the 1.6mm legal limit ...

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 ...

My tyres still look okay to me, but the mechanic insists the treads are worn out. I do not really know how to check for that. What exactly are tyre treads, and how do they affect safety, especially ...