What does treadwear traction temperature mean?

What does treadwear traction temperature mean?

For instance, the tire with the highest treadwear rating is likely to have a lower traction rating. Temperature, the tire’s heat resistance, is stated in letters. A tire graded “A” is the highest, “B” is average and “C” the lowest.

What is a good treadwear grade?

In basic terms, and in the spirit of the concept, the higher the UTQG treadwear rating, the greater the tire life. A tire with a “600” treadwear rating is forecasted to last twice as long as a tire with a “300” rating, and should accumulate three times the mileage of a “200” rated tire.

What treadwear number is good?

6/32″ or higher: Your tire’s tread depth is sufficient. 5/32″: If snow-covered roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tires. 4/32″: If you frequently drive on wet roads, consider replacing your tires. 3/32″: It’s time to start shopping for new tires.

What does UTQG 720 AA mean?

A UTQG rating is made up of a three-digit number and two letters or letter groups. For example, a tire might have a 720 A A rating. The first letter or group of letters is the traction rating. The best grade is AA, followed by A, B and C. The better the grade, the better the tire will stop in wet conditions.

How long will 200 treadwear last?

60,000 miles
A tire rated at 200 has a projected tread life of 60,000 miles. A tire rated at 50 has a projected tread life of 15,000 miles.

How many miles is a 600 treadwear rating?

That said, the most accurate indicator for how many miles a tire will last may be its mileage warranty. Unlike a treadwear grade, a warranty is the manufacturer putting their money where their mouth is. A tire rated 600 AA with a 70,000 mile warranty is quite likely to live up to it.

What does UTQG 500 AA mean?

If the tire being tested gets a 500-tread wear rating, that means it’s expected to take five times as long to wear out as the control tire.

Where do you find treadwear traction and temperature?

The UTQG System. The UTQG system grades tires in three categories: treadwear, traction, and temperature. These grades are found on both the tire label, affixed to the tread of the tire, and molded onto the tire sidewall.

What’s the difference between treadwear and traction ratings?

Treadwear is not based on any one industry or government standard. The higher the number the longer the tire should last compared to similar tires from the same manufacture with lower numbers. A tire with a treadwear rating of 800 should theoretically last about twice as long as a tire with a treadwear rating of 400.

How does treadwear rating affect the life of a tire?

The higher the number the longer the tire should last compared to similar tires from the same manufacture with lower numbers. A tire with a treadwear rating of 800 should theoretically last about twice as long as a tire with a treadwear rating of 400. A longer life tire will be designed with a harder rubber compound to withstand wear better.

How is treadwear rated on a Dunlop Tire?

Temperature rating is graded from highest to lowest as ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’. *** Treadwear: Indication of a tire’s relative wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down. A control tire is assigned a grade of 100.