The UTQG is determined by driving a car for 7,200 miles on a test track and measuring the tread wear. That is then compared to a base tire, which is UTGQ 100. If it's rated to last four times as long, ...

Between amateur endurance racing and the Sports Car Club Of America's "Street" autocross classes, there's quite a few series now mandating around 200-treadwear rubber. So, of course, different tire ...

Until now, you had to trust the tread-wear ratings on the sidewalls and a tire’s tread-wear warranty to tell you how long your tires would last. Consumer Reports’ new tests show that claims don’t ...

Tires are one of the most important, yet most overlooked aspects of car tuning. There's no changing the fact that they're the only portions of the car in direct contact with the ground (unless your ...

You probably know that some of the alphabet soup on your tire's sidewall refers to its model and size, but tucked in with those details are also crucial safety grades. Among the most important is the ...