Utqg 200

…A grade of 100 would indicate that the tire tread would last as long as the test tire, 200 would indicate the tread would last twice as long, 300 would indicate three times as long, etc. The problem with UTQG Treadwear Grades is that they are open to some interpretation on the part of the tire…

Many local circle tracks are now and have been only allowing DOT tires with a minimum of 200 UTQG rating on their entry level or budget classes. I have about 10 years of experience on our local bullrings and still talk set-up with some of the competitors. Over the next few weeks I will be…

…for $159*. You may also notice that some R-S3 tire specs show a 140 UTQG Treadwear rating, where others are now 200 rated. When the Ventus R-S3 was introduced in the spring of 2009, Hankook assigned the 140 rating to match the UTQG Treadwear rating required by existing competition rules. However,…

…compound difference that allows for slightly higher grip limits. RE-11A tires will be released in ten sizes this summer and are branded with a UTQG rating of 200 - making them legal for most, if not all, street tire competition classes. Like its predecessor, the Potenza RE-11A seems to be one of the…

…option is the most exciting tire to come out of Bridgestone's factories in quite some time. This Extreme Performance Summer tire has a 200 treadwear UTQG rating, making it eligible for many popular autocross classes. This tire is currently available in the popular 205/50R15 size, as well as…

…up faster. The new compound also yields some improvement in wet traction. The Toyo Proxes R1R is an old favorite that has been updated with a 200 UTQG treadwear number for legality in street tire classes. Toyo declines to specify if anything was actually changed or if the tire was just under-rated…

…R-S3 (Version 2). The revised tire uses a new compound that addresses the concerns of wet traction and heat retention and is also branded with a 200 UTQG treadwear rating - making it legal for use in street tire competitions. The tire also reduces the performance gap between street and track tires.…

…and even quicker in autocross testing. Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A Bridgestone Potenza RE- 71R The new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R carries the same 200 UTQG wear rating, but is expected to have a bit shorter treadwear than the older Potenza RE-11A. Also, expect a slightly stiffer ride and an increase…

…Touring both feature an 80,000-mile treadlife warranty. However, the UTQG rating on the Goodyear is 740, while the Continental is 600. Both tires offer the same treadlife expectancy but have different UTQG ratings. Shopping by UTQG number alone, when comparing multiple brands, isn't always…

…category, then UTQG isn't something to use for the average consumer. We have several options on our website that can help you compare tires, such as tire tests and consumer surveys. For a more detailed understanding of UTQG, read "Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) Standards."

…tire was very easy to drive on, had excellent responsiveness and is designed to wear very well over the course of a competitive event. It has the 200 UTQG treadwear rating that is required by many sanctioning bodies. The next new tire for 2013 is the Dunlop Direzza ZII. This tire is replacing the…

…enough to be used in auto-cross and track-day events then driven home. The tires have a 200 UTQG Rating (Uniform Tire Quality Grade) which allows them to be used in racing where drivers must compete on 140+ UTQG tires." If you're in the market for a solid track-ready tire that is still…

…the track. The g-Force Rival also boosts a higher UTQG rating of 200 as compared to the 40 UTQG rating of the g-Force R1, thus allowing the g-Force Rival to be used in a wider array of autocross and road race events which restrict tire use by UTQG rating. BFGoodrich g-Force Rival BFGoodrich g-Force…