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Falken S/TZ04 (H rated): treadwear rating & UTQG grades
Grade summary
Key facts
| Treadwear (NHTSA UTQG) | 500median · range 460–500 · band 500–599 |
|---|---|
| Traction grade(s) | Traction A |
| Temperature grade(s) | Temp A |
| Percentile (all lines) | Median treadwear higher than 68% of 3,020 lines |
| Rank within Falken | #52 of 142 rated lines (by median treadwear) |
| NHTSA records | 7 total; 6 name a specific size (6 distinct sizes) |
| Warranty miles | Not shown (no maker-published figure verified) |
| Price | Not shown (varies by size and store); see “Where to buy” |
What these grades mean in plain English
- Treadwear 500: this is a high treadwear grade; the manufacturer rates this tire to wear slowly relative to the government control tire. Under UTQG a grade of 200 should wear twice as long as the grade-100 control tire on NHTSA's test course; real-world mileage varies with driving, rotation, alignment and climate.
- Traction A: A: second-highest wet-braking grade. Traction is straight-ahead wet braking only; it does not measure cornering or hydroplaning.
- Temperature A: A (highest): resisted heat build-up through the higher 575 rpm test stage.
- Ranked just above in Falken: ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATS "S & T" (median 500).
- Ranked just below in Falken: S/TZ04 (S rated) (median 500).
NHTSA records for Falken S/TZ04 (H rated)
Each row is one NHTSA record as filed by the manufacturer. Sizes are shown exactly as NHTSA lists them; entries such as “All sizes” apply a single grade to several sizes and cannot be matched to one specific size.
| Size (as filed) | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265/65R17 112H | 500 | Traction B | Temp A |
| 275/60R18 113H | 500 | Traction A | Temp A |
| 275/65R17 115H | 500 | Traction B | Temp A |
| P235/60R16 99H | 500 | Traction A | Temp A |
| P275/60R20 114H | 500 | Traction A | Temp A |
| P275/70R16 114H | 500 | Traction A | Temp A |
| All other sizes | 460 | Traction A | Temp A |
Compare this line with others in the same size: 265/65R17, 235/60R16, 275/60R20.
Cost-per-mile calculator
Price and mileage data are pending a licensed feed, so nothing is pre-filled. Enter your own quote and your own mileage expectation (for example the maker's treadwear warranty from the tire's paperwork). Formula: cost per 1,000 miles = price per set ÷ (expected miles ÷ 1,000).
Other Falken lines by treadwear
| Rank | Line | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRO G6 A/S | 760Treadwear |
| 2 | PRO G5 CSV (H rating) | 740Treadwear |
| 3 | SINCERA SN250 A/S (H, V rating) | 720Treadwear |
| 4 | SINCERA SN250 A/S (T rating) | 720Treadwear |
| 5 | SINCERA ST80 A/S (H rated) | 720Treadwear |
| 6 | SINCERA ST80 A/S (T rated) | 720Treadwear |
| 7 | SINCERA ST80 A/S (V rated) | 720Treadwear |
| 8 | SN211 | 720Treadwear |
| 9 | WILDPEAK H/T HT02 | 700Treadwear |
| 10 | WILDPEAK H/T HT02 (T rating) | 700Treadwear |
| 11 | WILDPEAK A/T TRAIL (S rating) | 680Treadwear |
| 12 | RUBITREK A/T 01 | 660Treadwear |
Similar treadwear from other brands
Other lines in the same treadwear band (500–599) with a page here: American PROSPECTOR A/T LT (500), Americus Sport HP (500), Americus Touring Plus (500), Bridgestone DUELER H/P SPORT AS (500), Comanche RADIAL A/T (500), Comanche RADIAL H/T (500).
Guides that explain these numbers
- What does a tire treadwear rating mean?UTQG basics
- Treadwear rating vs. mileage warrantyTreadwear vs. mileage
- How to make your tires last longerMaintenance
FAQ
What is the treadwear rating of the Falken S/TZ04 (H rated)?
NHTSA's UTQG data lists treadwear grades from 460 to 500 (median 500) for the Falken S/TZ04 (H rated), from 7 records. Treadwear is graded in multiples of 20 relative to a government control tire graded 100; it is not a mileage guarantee.
Is the Falken S/TZ04 (H rated) treadwear grade high or low?
A grade of 500 is a high treadwear grade; the manufacturer rates this tire to wear slowly relative to the government control tire. Compared with every line in the NHTSA data, the median is higher than 68% of lines (dataset median 420). Within Falken it ranks #52 of 142.
What is the cost per mile of the Falken S/TZ04 (H rated)?
We do not have a licensed price or warranty-mileage feed yet, so we do not state a cost per mile. Use the formula cost per 1,000 miles = price per set ÷ (expected miles ÷ 1,000) with your own quote and mileage expectation, or the calculator on this page.
Source and caveats
Source: NHTSA tire ratings API, pulled 2026-10-25. Grade definitions: NHTSA TireWise and 49 CFR 575.104. Grades are self-reported by manufacturers. The NHTSA data has no “currently sold” flag (its active field is false on every record), so a listed line may be discontinued. See methodology.