More than 350,000 vehicle miles were logged this year to generate our exclusive treadwear ratings In 2023, eight almost identical Toyota Camrys were used in our treadwear test over a six-month period.
Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
The speed ratings of tires are more than just about the maximum allowable speed that the rubber can carry a load before failing, exploding, and causing a massive accident. It's one of the many numbers ...