Selecting the right tread pattern for tires used on the often-hostile road surface of a construction site, as shown here on this dump truck, can help resist "chipping and chunking" caused by stones ...

FORT MILL, S.C.—For more than a century Continental A.G.'s tires have been defined by greater performance and safety thanks in great part to tread patterns. And this year, the company marks a ...

But there's more to beating tire wear than just regular maintenance. You must be able to detect potential wear problems before irreparable damage occurs, and the best way to do this is to buy an ...

You can check your tyre tread depth in seconds using a coin from your pocket. In the UK, insert a 20p coin into the tread ...

Every tire guy like me loves it when tread is worn evenly to 4/32nd or 2/32nd, depending on the position and application. A perfectly worn steer, drive, or trailer tire is a thing of beauty and a sign ...

The most sure-fire way to prevent tire wear is to quit driving, — but since that really isn't too practical, the next best thing to do is to take those steps of preventive maintenance that can reduce ...

Tire wear patterns on all-wheel-drive vehicles demand special attention. Uneven tire wear can damage the AWD system itself, making early diagnosis critical for safety, performance, and long-term cost ...