Maintenance
5.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
WARNING
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
This number is the greatest amount between tread shoulder and maxi-
of air pressure that should be put in mum section width.
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
6.
Maximum load rating
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 indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
involving
death.
serious
injury
or
4.
Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub- 7. Uniform tire quality grading
ber-coated fabric in the tire.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
The following information relates to of their use. However, performance
Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the the tire grading system developed by may differ from the norm because of
materials in the tire, which include the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety variations in driving habits, service
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. Standard (CMVSS) for grading tires practices and differences in road
The letter "R" means radial ply con- by tread wear, traction and tempera- characteristics and climate.
struction; the letter "D" means diago- ture performance.
These grades are molded on the
nal or bias ply construction; and the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
The tires available as standard or
struction.
optional equipment on Kia vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
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