Quote:
Originally Posted by jakobnev
Pity the US still doesn't have tire labels like EU, you might find a tire that is sold on both markets tho.
|
We've had the UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grade) for decades but it is in need of an upgrade. The score covers tire life, wet traction, and heat rating.
Lots of problems though:
- The life rating isn't uniform from tire manufacturer to manufacture.
- The wet traction is based on a locked tire dragging on a test rig. Since the tire is locked it doesn't take into account tread design and how well the tire displaces water.
- The heat rating is just another way to show the speed rating
Your rating looks much better.