Feedback Wanted on Tire Quality Reporting Updates
Published Date: 4/8/2026
Notice
Summary
NHTSA is asking for public feedback before updating how tire makers report their tire quality grades. About 45 manufacturers, covering 160 brands, will submit info with clearer rules that actually reduce paperwork time. Comments are due by June 8, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up if you’re involved or interested!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Who Must Submit UTQGS Data
NHTSA says about 45 tire manufacturers will submit Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard (UTQGS) materials on behalf of approximately 160 brand names. NHTSA estimates 45 responses, a total annual burden of 69,888 hours, and accepts electronic submissions.
Testing, Labeling, and Printing Costs
NHTSA estimates annual non-labor respondent costs of about $35,120,000 and an annual burden of 69,888 hours. The agency breaks costs down: treadwear testing $2,520,000; traction testing $157,500; temperature testing $778,610; printing paper tread labels $28,500,000; printing brochures $3,163,500. Annual hours are broken down as: affixing paper tread labels 52,778 hours; engraving tire molds 10,000 hours; preparing/updating brochures 6,750 hours; compiling & submitting 360 hours.
Public Access to Tire Grades
NHTSA will compile grading information submitted under UTQGS and make it available to the public, including on NHTSA's website, so you can compare tire quality across brands and tire lines.
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