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).

Buying new tires can be confusing. A major influence on tire life is how the tire is used, your driving style, the type of car you drive, where you drive and the tire maintenance you perform regularly ...

If you've ever been curious about what all those numbers and letters are on the side of your tires (aside from the brand name, of course), and you've gone down a bit of a research rabbit hole, you'll ...