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Old 04-09-2015, 05:11 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gomer_110 View Post
Like I said this was all from a conversation with a tire engineer from Cooper Tire.

Here's a link from wikipedia that explains the testing though: Treadwear rating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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UTQG Treadwear Numbers: What Do They Mean? - Motorsport Messages from Marshall | Tire Rack

"UTQG treadwear numbers are published by the manufacturer based upon their test findings of a tire's life expectancy. It's important to note that not all manufacturer's standards are equal and similar ratings may lead to different real world results between similar product types."
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