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…the tire's Temperature Grades. This is important if you live in a climate that is warm and drive at high speeds. Typically, the size of the tire and the speed rating are more appropriate for consideration, but this does play a backup role in indicating what types of temperatures your tire can…
…failure by running an inflated test tire against a large diameter high-speed laboratory test wheel. Temperature Grades Speeds in mph A Over 115 B Between 100 to 115 C Between 85 to 100 Every tire sold in the United States must be capable of earning a "C" rating which indicates the ability to…
…stand for? Uniform Tire Quality Grade. It consists of a numeric treadwear rating, a letter traction rating and a letter temperature rating. Should I use these ratings to decide what tire is best? Short answer: No. While they contain some useful information, UTQG ratings are generally not sufficient…
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…expecting the tire to do at certain speeds and temperatures. Based on your vehicle's minimum speed rating, you can feel safe using any tire that is rated above that speed rating. But your choice should depend on what you're looking for out of the tire. Tires with a higher speed rating tend…
TIRE RATINGS CHARTS Based on consumer reviews for tires available in size: Select Tire Size Tire Category: Winter / Snow Change Category Dedicated winter tires feature aggressive tread designs and low temperature tread compounds to help provide grip when driving through snow and on ice. A set of…
…favorites and receive high ratings in our consumer feedback and testing. They take pride in their silica enhanced tread compound which conforms to the road surface like a sponge and remains very plyable in cold temperatures. These are key ingredients in an all-season tire to be used in winter and…
…tire. If the 'cold' tire pressure was correctly set initially, the temporary 'hot' tire pressure will have returned to the tire's maximum inflation pressure when next measured in 'cold' conditions. A tire's 'maximum inflation pressure' may be different than the assigned tire pressure used to rate…
TIRE RATINGS CHARTS Based on consumer reviews for tires available in size: Select Tire Size Tire Category: Winter / Snow Change Category Dedicated winter tires feature aggressive tread designs and low temperature tread compounds to help provide grip when driving through snow and on ice. A set of…
…for cooler temperatures. But if you have an interest in autocrossing or road racing, cooler temperatures can affect your race tires' performance and take some fun out of your run; so getting the right tire is essential. Tire Rack recently added a select number of models from Toyo Tire to better…
…several winter / snow tires and got a feel for each tire's bite capabilities, lateral handling grip and breakaway limits. These winter tires feature softer compounds than all-seasons that allow them to stay flexible when temperatures plummet. This flexibility allows the tire to grip even the…
…their tires are failing for no reason. In fact, it was the first failure that lead to the other tires being compromised and eventually failing. Special Trailer (ST) Tire Speed Ratings Unless assigned a specific Speed Rating, industry standards dictate tires with the ST designation are speed rated to…
Currently, we offer over 30 different Performance Winter / Snow tires, but only one reigns supreme as the highest rated overall by our customers, the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3. The Pilot Alpin PA3 is the flagship performance winter / snow tire offered by Michelin and is designed to meet the needs of…
…Platinum tire should be smoother and quieter, while being longer lasting. The issue is perspective. Your vehicle came from the factory with a high performance tire that was loud and uneven wearing. It lasted 20,000 miles. You buy the DWS and it is the quietest your car has ever been! You rate it a…
TIRE RATINGS CHARTS Based on consumer reviews for tires available in size: Select Tire Size Tire Category: Winter / Snow Change Category Dedicated winter tires feature aggressive tread designs and low temperature tread compounds to help provide grip when driving through snow and on ice. A set of…
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