Tires
Traction
SNOW CHAINS
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. The grades represent a tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked 'C' may have poor
traction performance.
Snow chains are designed for use on roads in
extreme conditions only, and are not
recommended for off-road use. If it is
necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle,
ALWAYS observe the following:
•
Snow chains must ONLY be fitted to the rear
wheels of the vehicle, provided the wheels
and tires conform to one of the original
equipment specifications listed in the
handbook (see ‘WHEELS & TIRES’,
page 247).
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
•
•
ONLY Land Rover approved chains should
be used - these are designed for your
vehicle and will eliminate any risk of damage
to the vehicle.
Always adhere to the snow chain fitting and
retensioning instructions and the speed
limitations recommended for varying road
conditions. NEVER exceed 30 mph
Temperature
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and
C, represent a tire's resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperatures can cause the
material of a tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure.
(50
km/h).
•
Avoid tire damage by removing the chains a
soon as the road is free from snow.
For further information about approved snow
chains, consult your Land Rover retailer.
The grade 'C' corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard
No 109.
WARNING
DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains to the
rear wheels - this could damage brake
components, and seriously affect the
vehicle's ability to stop, potentially resulting
in occupant or third party injury.
Grades 'B' and 'A' represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
DO NOT fit snow chains to the front wheels;
this could damage brake components.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Language | Bulgarian, English |
| Product Name | Discovery Handbook |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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