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Treadwear
(Canada)
The tread wear grad e is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested und er controlled con-
ditions on a specified governm ent test course. For ex-
ample, a tire grad ed 150 would wear one and a half (1
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grad ed 100. The relative perform ance of tires depend s
upon the actu al cond itions of their use, how ever, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
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TIREQUALITYGRADES
The follow ing describes the tire grad ing categories estab-
lished by the National highw ay Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grad e rating assigned by the tire’s
manu factu rer in each category is show n on the sidewall
of the tires on you r car.
TractionGrades
The traction grad es, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they rep resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavem ent as measu red und er controlled cond itions on
specified governm ent test surfaces of asp halt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requ irem ents in Addition to These Grad es.
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Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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Model Year | 2005 |
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