See Also: Tires, Ratings (E.G. 300ab) - Motor Sports(gambling)
Tires - Aspect Ratio (E.G. "60-Series Tires") - Motor Sports(gambling)
Tires - M+S - Motor Sports(gambling)
Tires - All Season - Motor Sports(gambling)
Rain Tires - Motor Sports(gambling)
Saving the Car/Tires - Motor Sports(gambling)
Sticker Tires - Motor Sports(gambling)
Scrubbed Tires - Motor Sports(gambling)
All-Season Tires - Motor Sports(gambling)
Dot (Usually Pronounced as "Dot Tires") - Motor Sports(gambling)

Tires, Ratings (E.G. 300ab) - Motor Sports (gambling)


The tire treadwear rating gives an approximate idea of the expected usable life of the tire. A tire rated 300 will probably last 50% longer than a tire rated 200 under identical conditions. Note that since each manufacturer rates tires by its own standards, 300 rated tires from two manufacturers may not provide identical tread life. The traction rating(the first letter) is the manufacturer抯 rating of wet traction. "A" is best, "C" is worst. The letter gives some indication of the tire抯 resistance to hydroplaning(losing contact with the road at speed). The temperature rating(the second letter) is the manufacturer抯 rating of the tire抯 resistance to heat build-up. "A" is best, "C" is worst. Heat is the enemy of tires. The cooler the tire temperature, the longer it will last.