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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: Best value tires Roadster

Originally Posted by Mrmiata
My guidline..

The treadwear guide is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100. It is wrong to link treadwear grades with your projected tire mileage. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use and may vary due to driving habits, service practices, differences in road characteristics and climate.

General G-MAX AS-03 UTQG:480 A A

Falken FK-452 UTQG:300AA-A

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 UTQG:280
Why wouldn't one use this as a general guide to expected tire life? I think that is its intended function.
 
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