ST. LOUIS — Just when we were questioning the value of the American penny, we were reminded about its alternative value of a measuring stick. The old tire tread penny trick! Before we review the ...

DENVER (CBS4) - As the winter conditions pick up along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor, organizations are working to remind drivers about the importance of having adequate tires. CoPIRG Foundation ...

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 to ...

That fresh set of tires might be sitting for years. Learn the DOT date code, what “too old” means, and when you should walk away ...

Most people probably don’t remember the last time they checked the tread on their tires, if they’ve even done it at all. The common method involves holding a penny or a quarter in the groove and ...

It’s time to get some traction. At any time now, snow could fall over a broad swath of America, and that means your tires need to be checked. Experts say if the rubber is worn, you could slide, crash ...

After a long day of classes, escaping the cold by climbing into a warm car can be the perfect reprieve. Unless the car doesn't start. If there is less than a half-tank of gas in the car, moisture may ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The roads are still cold and icy, and with more snow expected soon, there's no better time to check your tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says bad tires ...

VAIL, Colorado – The Vail Police Department will be offering free tire tread checks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Safeway parking lot in West Vail to help motorists determine if their tires ...

VAIL, Colorado – Free tire tread checks will be offered by the Vail Police Department and the Colorado State Patrol from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Safeway in West Vail. The checks are voluntary ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - When it comes time to buy tires, tread life is an important consideration. Manufacturers claim anywhere from 30,000 to 100,000 miles. Consumer Reports tested the tread life of 47 ...