Road safety is no laughing matter, as an ill-prepared and poorly maintained car is not only a hazard to the driver and ...

Tires are critical for numerous reasons, but worn-out tires can cause safety issues. Here's how tire tread can affect stopping distance.

As fall arrives, roads get slick — wet leaves, early frost, and chilly mornings can double your stopping distance. But ...

The reason behind the NHTSA's updated Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in 2007 is mainly to reduce tire failure or blowouts caused by tire degradation or underinflation. As such, FMVSS ...

QUESTION: How long should tires last? I've managed to wear mine out in only 32,000 miles and thought they should last a lot longer. ANSWER: Good question! Tire tread life varies greatly depending on ...

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 ...

Tires are a major expense for truck fleets. Replacement tires are often the second-highest expense after fuel. But there are strategies to make tires last longer, reducing the expense to replace them.

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 tires two samples of ...

Driving a vehicle safely is a combination of several abilities. Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are likely a couple of the most important, but there's a host of others. For example, ...