06-29-2009, 08:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FuszNissan
he treadwear rating of a tire is a reflection of the expected lifespan of the tire. The higher the treadwear rating, the longer the tire should last.
This rating is based on comparison with a "Course Monitoring Tire" (CMT)with an assigned treadwear of "100." A tire with 300 treadwear should last three times longer than the CMT.
However, most manufacturers use this rating as a marketing technique. This means that many treadwear numbers are stated higher than "actual" to give an advantage over a competing tire/brand. Treadwear numbers, however, can usually be reliable when comparing different tire offerings from the same manufacturer.
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+1!!!
My BFG's KDW2 had a 300 treadware but only lasted approx. 20,000 (rear tires) but lasted approx. 30,000+ miles (front tires) in typical DD mileage. Look for the temperature rating as well to gauge the useable life of tires. Also, treadware ratings are meaningless at the track. Tires should last approx. the indicate treadware if you only drive on Orchard Road in the typical daily rush hour commute on Orchard Rd. in Singapore.
Last edited by 37Z; 06-29-2009 at 08:42 PM.
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