…tire, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and its 300 indicated UTQG treadwear. Ultra High Performance All-Season Perhaps our most popular and best-selling category, the Ultra High Performance All-Season, promotes higher treadwear in exchange for some loss in ultimate dry grip. Although not as soft,…
…as long, etc. The problem with UTQG Treadwear Grades is that they are open to some interpretation on the part of the tire manufacturer because they are assigned after the tire has only experienced a little treadwear as it runs the 7,200 miles. This means that the tire manufacturers need to…
…consumers may have with any of the mileage warranties is that the tires must be worn down to the treadwear indicators before replacement under the warranty can be considered. That means that the tires must be at (or very near) the 2/32" of remaining tread depth which is the minimum allowable…
…This is especially true of the treadwear rating. The treadwear number is determined by the tire manufacturer. Each uses their own scale, and they have a surprising amount of leeway when setting the wear number. If the treadwear number is lower, does that mean the tire has more grip? Not necessarily.…
…or independent testing companies they hire. NHSTA has the right to inspect and can fine manufacturers when inconsistencies are found. The UTQG treadwear grades are based on actual road use in which a test tire is run in a vehicle convey along with standardized course monitoring tires. Vehicles…
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…a great deal of treadwear. If you have attended a performance driving school these tires are for you. If you do require an all-season tire for summer and winter use you may want to look at Ultra High Performance All-Season. Much improved agility over most O.E. tires. Treadwear anywhere from 25-60K.…
…may have both better grip and longer wear than a previous design or a tire from another brand. Guessing grip from a treadwear number is like guessing horsepower from fuel economy ratings. More of one usually means less of the other, but sometimes technology allows both to improve simultaneously.
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…Appropriate camber settings that take into account the vehicle and driver's aggressiveness will help balance treadwear with cornering performance. For street-driven vehicles, this means that tire wear and handling requirements must be balanced according to the driver's needs. The goal is to use…
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…infuses traction with Europe's high-speed winter driving performance (but that doesn't mean you can throw all caution to the wind). Like the Ultra Grip SUV tires above, these also feature the treadwear indicators for added convenience. Eagle Ultra Grip GW3 EMT (Performance Winter): Almost…
…offers exceptional performance at the track while allowing drivers to drive to and from the track without changing their wheels and tires. With a treadwear rating of 80, the ContiForceContact isn't intended for long service on the road. The tire would work best on a set of wheels used for track…
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