When shopping for automotive tires, car owners may have different priorities in terms of specific characteristics. The car owner priorities may include tread life. Others may put more emphasis on safety. This article looks at various aspects of tire characteristics to help the consumer choose the best tire for their particular needs.
Tire DOT Quality Rating Codes
The Department of Transportation (DOT) uses specific tire quality codes known as the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System. This grading system rates specific tire characteristics to help consumers make an informed purchasing decision. These codes can be found imprinted on the sidewall. The tire dealer should also have this information readily available. The three codes used by the Department of Transportation are
- treadwear
- traction
- temperature
The tests to determine the DOT codes are conducted in a consistent manner to ensure accuracy for comparing one brand of tire to another. The remainder of this article looks at how to read the codes and their meanings.
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