Not so great news for Tesla

[Everest]

One of the first things that I bought when I got my first car in the UK was a tyre tread depth gauge.
I use them on both our cars every month. It is shocking that people can't be arsed to check something so simple.

we do that as well (though probably about every 3 months with our low mileages) - it helps identify early signs of uneven wear too.

 

[Ian Key]

One of the first things that I bought when I got my first car in the UK was a tyre tread depth gauge.
I use them on both our cars every month. It is shocking that people can't be arsed to check something so simple.

I'm with you and @Everest with that. I also run my hand over the surface to feel if the tread has any sharp edges to it indicating incorrect toe alignment.

Another thing I learned from my father was, on a long journey when you stop for a break, put the back of your hand against all the tyres and the wheel centres to see if one is hotter than the others.

If one tyre is warmer it indicates a loss of pressure. If the wheel centre is warmer it could be binding brakes.

You use the back of your hand because if there is a problem and it's really hot and you burn it you won't be able to hold anything. Also it keeps your palm clean.