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).

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.

For those without a gauge on hand, there's the well-known penny test: Insert a penny into the tire tread with Lincoln's head facing down. If you can see the top of his head, your tread is 2/32" or ...

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 ...

A Tire Gauge Works Well, Too If you want to spend a little more than a penny to check your car's tire tread depth, you can purchase a tire tread depth gauge for less than $5 at an auto parts store.

Tyrata, a tire sensor and data management company, recently expanded its IntelliTread tire tread wear sensor platform to include a low-profile drive-over system. The IntelliTread Drive-Over-System ...

New tires typically have a tread depth of 10/32″ to 12/32″, while off-road tires have a more aggressive tread of up to 15/32″. Tires are typically considered bald when they reach 2/32.” ...

Why the quarter has replaced the penny Given the importance of tire tread, drivers are encouraged to check it regularly—and traditionally, this has been done using a penny (Michelin still ...

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).