…times 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…
Often, I receive calls about a tire's life and the tire's relationship to its assigned UTQG treadwear indicator. UTQG numbers are assigned to indicate a tires overall level of performance and tread hardness. These numbers beginning at 0 for race products and traveling north of 800 for some…
…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…
Uniform Tire Quality Grade (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…
What does "UTQG" 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…
…frequently and often those of us in the business forget that not everyone we talk to knows what all of the jargon means. For example O.E. stands for Original Equipment and Ser. Des. means service description. Other abbreviations associated with tires include: * PSI = pounds per square inch* AS =…
The UTQG treadwear number is one of the trickiest things on a tire. It is supposed to measure treadwear, but every brand sets its own numbers, and they are not easily compared. Generally, the lower the treadwear, the more grip the tire has, but even then it is not a reliable measurement. As…
…With the recent class and rule changes, SCCA Street and Street Touring competitors must run tires with at least a 200 UTQG. With these new rules, consider the following 200 UTQG Extreme Performance Summer for the upcoming season: the new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R, the new BFGoodrich g-Force Rival…
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…
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…
…strips or full width cap ply) that further stabilizes the tread to increase durability. Special Trailer Service (ST) tires are not required to be UTQG rated. Trailer Tire Sizing Tire sizes installed by trailer manufacturers are selected for their ability to carry the maximum load the trailer is…
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