New study shows penny test is outdated; tire must have an eighth inch of tread. Oct. 3 , 2007 — -- Forty-three states require motorists to get new tires when the tread wears down to a 16th of ...

According to a recent test completed by online tire retailer The Tire Rack, the famous "penny test" method;of checking minimum tire tread depth just doesn't cut it anymore. Famously, the penny ...

For decades the tire industry has taught drivers to use the so-called Penny Test as a simple way to tell when tires were worn out. But, according to new tests conducted by The Tire Rack ...

Your Michelin tire might have a hidden feature you've missed-learn how a tiny symbol can help you check tread depth quickly ...

Aside from losing grip, reduced tread depth also makes it easier for objects like nails or construction debris to puncture your tires. The “penny test” is a time-honored way of checking your ...

Lachowitzer says an easy way to see if you need new tires is to do the "Penny Test." Place a penny upside down in your tire's treads. If you can see Lincoln's head, it's time for new tires.

With snow season just around the corner, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is once again sharing tips about how you can prepare for icy roads this winter. Among those tips is an easy ...

So how do you know when it is time to get new tires? There is the classic penny test as described in Cheapinsurance.net's study. But there is also a simpler and more accurate way to check your tread.

Another common tip was to use a penny to check the tread on your tires. But like everything else, the cost of this simple test has also gone up over the years. Now, instead of using a penny ...

We’ve always found that our tires get squirrely in the wet before they fail the old penny test for tread depth. The Tire Rack, supplier of black round things and other accessories, are ...

The Michelin Man could send you to college if you can prove you’re a responsible driver. All it takes is a penny. The tire manufacturer is giving away $100,000 toward college tuition in its ...