It's a major part of determining how safe, effective, and long-lasting your tires are, and yet it's rarely ever discussed. In the United States, tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch.

The tire tread depth is the measurement between the groove (the gap between the patterned rubber) and the top of the tire tread. For new tires, this depth is usually 10/32 or 11/32 inches (8 or 9 mm).

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Low tread depth on car tires can be a factor when it comes to hydroplaning, so what's a quick way to check your tread? "Because your tire pressure is directly correlated ...

Too many people ignore their tires. Most enthusiasts know that they are more than just pieces of rubber and are actually one of the most important factors in the ability to control a vehicle ...

A color-coded chart indicates the safety levels of the tread depth to indicate when new tires are needed. The mobile solution also integrates with Discount Tire's store technology system to help ...

Continental expects the feature to be rolled out in new vehicles by 2017, when its latest electronic Tire Information System (eTIS) becomes available. The company still advocates checking tread ...

Technicians swipe each tire to check for tread depth and scan the DOT code with the tool's camera in real-time, enabling them to assist more customers, reduce wait times and provide a more positive ...

If a tire has less than 1.6 mm (0.063 inches) of tread remaining, the system sounds an alarm. That could signal to a nearby police checkpoint to pull over the offending car and examine its tires.

Why You Need To Measure Tire Tread Depth A tire with only 3/32" or 4/32" of tread may be allowed on the road legally, but that doesn't mean it's ideal, especially in wet or winter conditions. The ...