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2. Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Wikipedia

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   UTQG ratings on sidewall of Toyo Tires Proxes R39 tire UTQG ratings (top) and tire code (bottom) on sidewall of Continental ContiProContact tire. Uniform Tire Quality Grading, commonly abbreviated as UTQG, is a set of standards for passenger car tires that measures a tire's treadwear, temperature resistance and traction.

3. Tire uniformity - Wikipedia

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   Tire forces are divided into three axes: radial, lateral, and tangential (or fore-aft). The radial axis runs from the tire center toward the tread, and is the vertical axis running from the roadway through the tire center toward the vehicle. This axis supports the vehicle's weight. The lateral axis runs sideways across the tread.

4. Tire tread - Wikipedia

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   As tires are used, the tread is worn off, limiting its effectiveness in providing traction. A worn tire can often be retreaded. The word tread is often used casually to refer to the pattern of grooves molded into the rubber, but those grooves are correctly called the tread pattern, or simply the pattern. The grooves are not the tread, they are ...

5. Flat tire facts and guide - AOL

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   Old tires: You’re more likely to experience a flat with older, worn tires than you are with tires that are on the newer side. It’s a good idea to monitor the tread and general look of your ...

6. Tire code - Wikipedia

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   TWI: Tread wear indicator – a device, such as a triangle or a small Michelin Man icon, located where the tread meets the sidewall, and indicating the location of the raised wear bars in the tire tread channels – TWI is also used to refer to the raised wear bars themselves. VSB: Vertical serrated band; WSW: White sidewall

7. 7 Common Car Maintenance Costs To Get Ahead Of Before Winter ...

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   “Snow tires are made of softer rubber than all-season tires, so they have better grip,” Musson explained. “Additionally, the tread is designed for maximum traction. Some snow tires have ...