Maintenance
5.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
Tread wear
WARNING
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to a
loss of control and an accident
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
6.
Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum of their use. However, performance
load in kilograms and pounds that may differ from the norm because of
can be carried by the tire. When variations in driving habits, service
replacing the tires on the vehicle, practices and differences in road
always use a tire that has the same characteristics and climate.
involving
death.
serious
injury
or
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on Kia vehicles
The following information relates to may vary with respect to grade.
the tire grading system developed by
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (CMVSS) for grading tires
by tread wear, traction and tempera-
ture performance.
4.
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire ply composition and material
7.
Uniform tire quality grading
Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
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