UHP

UHP summer tires are so called because they are engineered for maximum warm-weather traction, and therefore concede performance in snow or ice.

Latest high-performance tire test finds some top tires for bottom dollar 2010

While UHP all-season tires can deliver respectable winter grip, performance winter tires provide a better all-around choice.

Latest high-performance tire test finds some top tires for bottom dollar 2010

A growing niche, UHP all-season tires trade off a little dry and wet grip in exchange for better grip in wintry conditions, which can be a huge convenience, as well as a safety consideration.

Latest high-performance tire test finds some top tires for bottom dollar 2010

The 90-day stay is intended to give attorneys for the UHP and the Utah Highway Patrol Association time to seek a review by the Supreme Court of the 10th circuit court ruling that the 12-foot high memorials are unconstitutional.

Order stayed to remove crosses from Utah memorial to slain troopers 2011

The suit was filed in 2005 by the Texas-based group American Atheists Inc. against the UHP and UHPA, claiming that the crosses, which are on state land, are an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion.

Order stayed to remove crosses from Utah memorial to slain troopers 2011

All of the 38 models we tested, including 21 "summer" tires and 17 ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tires, earned at least a "Very Good" score and five rated "Excellent."

Latest high-performance tire test finds some top tires for bottom dollar 2010

At the time we shopped, we found good UHP tires selling for anywhere from just under $100 to well over $200, but bear in mind that prices differ from outlet to outlet and, seemingly, week to week.

Latest high-performance tire test finds some top tires for bottom dollar 2010

American Atheists did not oppose the stay and the state agreed not to erect any additional crosses while it is in effect, KSL reportsThe state attorney general's office has maintained that the cross is not used by the UHP as a religious symbol, but to "convey the message of death, honor, sacrifice and safety," KSL reports.

Order stayed to remove crosses from Utah memorial to slain troopers 2011

At the time we completed all but the tread wear testing on the UHP summer and all-season models.

Tires: Bittersweet ending to this year’s tread life testing 2010

We recently posted a blog on being almost done with our latest testing of some 54 models of ultra high performance (UHP) tires.

Tires: Bittersweet ending to this year’s tread life testing 2010