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We had parelli tires on our last SUV. Lasted 6 years. We don’t drive much. Still had tread but cracked and beginning to dry rot on the side walls so bought Goodyear. Have since sold the car and have a newer one. I have heard Cooper is a good tire for the Mexican roads and less expensive than other name brands. Just asking how Cooper tires perform here if anyone has them. 

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The UV radiation really degrades tires. Replacing every 4-5 years, like mentioned above, would be advised. Your life might depend on it. Regarding brands, Cooper Discovery used to be a good tire but my experience has been good with Michelin and Bridgestone. 

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Everything you need to know about UTQG ratings
What’s a UTQG rated tire, you ask? Excellent question. UTQG stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading, a standard created by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It’s a system that lets consumers compare tires based on treadwear, traction and temperature. In other words, the UTQG is a handy shopping tool that can lead you to the right set of tires.

"the highest UTQG rating is 860 for a Hankook model"

 

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2 hours ago, sm1mex said:

Where do you find the date on the tire?  Inside or outside of the side wall? Will it read month and year or just year.  

Here's what I Found for Cooper tires:

http://mx.coopertire.com/Tire-Safety/Tire-Sidewall/Tire-Identification-Number

Other brands:

https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Age-of-a-Tire

https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/how-to-determine-the-age-of-your-tires

 

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