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

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 ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — As winter weather returns to western Washington, it's a good time to make sure everything on your vehicle is functioning properly -- including your tires. The old way to test your ...

Tires degrade naturally over time and suffer even more damage from potholes, glass, nails or other debris you may run over. If you maintain your tires by keeping them inflated, getting them rotated ...

Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

To monitor your tire’s tread depth, buy a tread-depth gauge from an auto parts store or simply use a quarter to judge whether the tires ... it’s worn-out and needs immediate replacement. You can check ...