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Originally Posted by DAEpperson
I am looking for new tires for my wife's SUV. It currently runs the OEM Continental 275-55-19's.
When I go to Tirerack, they don't show the treadwear ratings of the tires. In fact, if you search within the website you'll find an FAQ basically dismissing tread wear ratings.
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Tire Rack DOES show the treadwear ratings. They are called the Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG):
"The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG) were originated to provide consumers with useful information to help them purchase tires based on their relative treadwear, traction and temperature capabilities.
Manufacturers are not required to provide UTQG standards for winter/snow tires, deep treaded light truck tires and other select tires."
Anyway, those 275/55-19s are rated from 220 to 460.
Mercedes used Continentals (360), Michelin (220), and Pirelli (460)
The 'HR' rated Pirelli Scorpion Zeros have the best UTQG rating and are by far the cheapest ($179)
Good luck