In a message dated 5/27/99 7:57:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
JGross(at)econolite.com writes:
<< Going a step beyond, the "treadwear" rating that is marked on the
side of the tires, is an excelent indication as to the hardness, and
thus life of the tire.....
Treadwears of 350+ will go a great distance, but have substancially reduced
traction for cornering, breaking ect.
Treadwears of 280 to 350 are typical for most OEM cars.
Treadwears of less than 250 fall into the performance realm. >>
Just one additional comment: The treadwear ratings let you compare tires of
the same manufacturer but not one to another. A 350 Brand X and a 350 Brand
Y may not be the same at all. There is no regulatory standard that defines
what a number means so each company just makes up its own.
Rob Carpenter
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