The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a quality rating system developed by the American Department of Transportation designed to tell consumers the relative performance of passenger tires (but does not apply to winter tires). An example UTQG Rating is 200A B

•  the “200" indicates the treadwear rating (2 times better than “standard”)

•  the "A" indicates traction

•  the "B" indicates temperature

Treadwear rating is based on a standardized wear test performed on a 400 mile government test course under specific conditions.  more>> 

Traction ratings are AA (highest), A, B, and C. This rating indicates a tire’s ability to stop in a straight line on wet pavement. more>> 

Temperature ratings indicate the tire's ability to sustain high temperatures which can cause a tire to wear away quickly resulting in sudden tire failure. more>>

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