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Realtor's Guide To Choosing Tires And Wheels
If you’re in need of a new set of tires, walking into a tire store can be overwhelming. Whether you already know a thing or two about tires or not, or if it's something that was taught at behind-the-wheel instruction driving schools, you’ll be surrounded by tires that all seem to look exactly the same. Knowing what to look for before you go in will help your shopping trip go quick and smoothly. Here are the main things you should consider.
1. Tread Life:
Most steel wheels will say what their wear rating is, so, of course, you’ll start by looking at that. However, these ratings aren’t always completely accurate as many are done through manufacturer testing. Another way to gauge their tread life that may be more exact is to look at the UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading) rating, a tire grading required by the U.S. Department of Transportation for all manufacturers. Each manufacturer follows the government guidelines in independently testing treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance; you’ll find that the treadwear ratings are assigned by the manufacturers following field testing and are most accurate when comparing tires of the same brand. For example, aside from the variable of conditions that may affect ... more

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