Choosing the right tires is important to getting the most out of your car. Just because tires all look more or less alike doesn't mean they all perform the same, especially when it comes to speed.

There's a lot of technology that goes into modern tires. From knobby off-road tires to high-performance summer-sport rubber, there are all sorts of tires for just about every activity you can think of ...

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).