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Nokian P ZERO ROSSO: treadwear rating & UTQG grades
Grade summary
Key facts
| Treadwear (NHTSA UTQG) | 300median · range 160–300 · band 300–399 |
|---|---|
| Traction grade(s) | Traction AA |
| Temperature grade(s) | Temp A |
| Percentile (all lines) | Median treadwear higher than 19% of 3,020 lines |
| Rank within Nokian | #2 of 8 rated lines (by median treadwear) |
| NHTSA records | 10 total; 10 name a specific size (10 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 300: this is a moderate treadwear grade, near the middle of NHTSA-rated tires. 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 AA: AA (highest): best wet-pavement straight-line braking grade on the government test surfaces. 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 Nokian: P ZERO NERO ALL SEASON (median 400).
- Ranked just below in Nokian: P ZERO NERO GT (median 280).
NHTSA records for Nokian P ZERO ROSSO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/50R19 103W | 300 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 255/55ZR18 109Y XL | 300 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 265/45ZR20 104Y | 300 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 275/40ZR20 106Y XL | 300 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 275/45ZR19 108Y XL | 300 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 275/45ZR20 110Y XL | 300 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 245/35ZR18 88Y | 160 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 245/40ZR19 (98Y) XL | 160 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 285/40ZR19 (103Y) | 160 | Traction AA | Temp A |
| 295/35ZR18 99Y | 160 | Traction AA | Temp A |
Compare this line with others in the same size: 245/40R19, 255/50R19, 255/55R18, 265/45R20, 275/40R20, 275/45R19, 275/45R20.
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 Nokian lines by treadwear
| Rank | Line | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P ZERO NERO ALL SEASON | 400Treadwear |
| 2 | P ZERO ROSSO (this page) | 300Treadwear |
| 3 | P ZERO NERO GT | 280Treadwear |
| 4 | P ZERO NERO | 220Treadwear |
| 5 | P ZERO Directional | 140Treadwear |
| 6 | P ZERO CORSA SYSTEM Asimmetrico | 60Treadwear |
| 7 | P ZERO CORSA SYSTEM Asimmetrico 2 | 60Treadwear |
| 8 | P ZERO CORSA SYSTEM Directional | 60Treadwear |
Similar treadwear from other brands
Other lines in the same treadwear band (300–399) with a page here: Blackhawk STREET-H HU02 (300), Bridgestone POTENZA Sport (300), Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT RFT (300), Doral SDL65 (300), Dunlop e. SPORT MAXX (300), Falken AZENIS FK510A (300).
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 Nokian P ZERO ROSSO?
NHTSA's UTQG data lists treadwear grades from 160 to 300 (median 300) for the Nokian P ZERO ROSSO, from 10 records. Treadwear is graded in multiples of 20 relative to a government control tire graded 100; it is not a mileage guarantee.
Is the Nokian P ZERO ROSSO treadwear grade high or low?
A grade of 300 is a moderate treadwear grade, near the middle of NHTSA-rated tires. Compared with every line in the NHTSA data, the median is higher than 19% of lines (dataset median 420). Within Nokian it ranks #2 of 8.
What is the cost per mile of the Nokian P ZERO ROSSO?
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.