As well as being tasty, spiced snacks, chicken strips on tires provide a record of how far a motorcycle has been leaned over ...

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).

Again, most tread-depth gauges read in 1/32 increments of an inch. on summer or all-season tires, 4/32” is replacement time. Snow tires generally need deeper tread, so swap those out a 6/32 ...

Although the ideal way to check tire tread wear is with a tread-depth gauge, you can get by with what’s known as the “penny test” or just using your fingers.

Maybe your auto mechanic says your car tires won’t pass a state auto inspection, or maybe you’re considering using snow tires this year. Whatever the reason, buying tires can be confusing and ...

If tires cost $125 each, replace one. At the most, just replace the two front tires and later the two rear ones. If you rotate, they all wear out at once, costing you $500. The extra tread on one ...

“We typically advise that shopping should begin when tires are down to 4/32 of an inch, but with snow, you want to make sure you have at least that tread depth in the middle of winter, even if ...

Tires with less than 4⁄32-inch of tread can affect how your Corvette handles, and should therefore be replaced. Use your hands to feel around each tire. Check for uneven wear, bulges, punctures ...

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 ...