The string of letters and numbers wrapped around your tire sidewall is not decoration. It is a compact spec sheet that tells ...
The numbers and letters on a car tire may seem confusing, but they're actually relatively simple once you understand them.
Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).