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Tire Ratings Database lookup Results

To assist consumers purchasing new vehicles or replacement tires, NHTSA has rated more than 2,200 lines of tires, including most used on passenger cars, minivans, SUVs and light pickup trucks. Consumers can select a tire brand from the drop-down menu below.

Choose a Brand here:

This grading system, known as the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS), allows consumers to compare tire treadwear, traction performance, and temperature resistance. The federal government requires tire manufacturers to grade their tires in these three areas and place the information on the sidewall of the tire.

bullet Understanding the treadwear grade

bullet Understanding the traction grade

bullet Understanding the temperature grade

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