Maintenance
G201004AEN
G201006AUN
Tread wear
4.
Tire ply composition and material
6. Maximum load rating
The tread wear grade is a compara-
The number of layers or plies of rub- This number indicates the maximum tive rating based on the wear rate of
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire load in kilograms and pounds that the tire when tested under controlled
manufacturers also must indicate the can be carried by the tire. When conditions on a specified govern-
materials in the tire, which include replacing the tires on the vehicle, ment test course. For example, a tire
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. always use a tire that has the same graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
The letter "R" means radial ply con- load rating as the factory installed half times (1½) as well on the gov-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
tire.
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
G2010007AHM
7.
Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
G201005AUN
5.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount For example:
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
of air pressure that should be put in
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information TEMPERATURE A
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
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Product Specification
Categories | Kia Borrego Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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Model Year | 2009 |
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