Treadwear Meanings

…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…

…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,…

…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…

…(UTQG) is a required marking on the tire sidewall intended to provide a standardized metric that helps consumers purchase tires based on relative treadwear, traction and temperature capabilities. When viewing UTQG ratings, it's important to note that the grades are assigned by the tire manufacturers…

…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…

…100% of the time because of mismatched tires, they will experience excessive heat and unwarranted wear until they fail. "Using "matched" tires means all four tires are the same brand, design and tread depth. Mixing tire brands, tread designs and tread depths may cause components in the vehicle's…

…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.

…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.…

…rotate, rotate! Each wheel position poses a different demand on the tires you've installed. Rotating them often assures even and efficient treadwear, which means your tires will last that much longer. The owner's manual in your vehicle should indicate the appropriate rotation pattern. Read more.…

…and crossovers. It's another one of Tire Rack's affordable new tire options that combines year-round traction with long treadwear. It's also a quieter tire, which means you'll experience greater ride comfort wherever you go. As an Ultra High Performance All-Season tire, the Ventus V4 ES H105…

…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…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that each gallon of gas saved also means that 19.4 fewer pounds of CO2 emissions are released into the Earth’s atmosphere, so every gallon of gasoline saved helps reduce fuel costs, and in turn, helps to reduce the nation’s…