Maintenance
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to
tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The
Traction - AA, A, B & C
WARNING - Tire
temperature
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grades represent the tires ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
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.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. However, performance
may differ from the norm because of
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
underinflation,
or
excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tires failure.This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C. The grades repre-
sent the tire’s resistance to the gener-
ation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
These grades are molded on the conditions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or Sustained high temperature can
optional equipment on Kia vehicles cause the material of the tires to
may vary with respect to grade.
degenerate and reduce tires life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tires failure. Grades A and B
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by the law.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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