Traction–AA,A,B,C
excessive temperature canleadtosuddentire
failure. ThegradeCcorresponds toalevelof
performance whichallpassenger cartiresmust
meetundertheFederal MotorSafetyStandard
No.109.GradesBandArepresent higherlevels
ofperformance onthelaboratory testwheelthan
theminimumrequired bylaw.Warning:The
temperature gradeforthistireisestablished fora
tirethatisproperly inflated andnotoverloaded.
Excessive speed,underinflation, orexcessive
loading, eitherseparately orincombination, can
causeheatbuildup andpossible tirefailure.
Thetraction grades,fromhighest tolowest,
areAA,A,B,andC.Thosegradesrepresent
thetire'sabilitytostoponwetpavement as
measured undercontrolled conditions on
specified government testsurfaces ofasphalt
andconcrete. AtiremarkedCmayhavepoor
traction performance. Warning:Thetraction grade
assigned tothistireisbasedonstraight-ahead
brakingtraction tests,anddoesnotinclude
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, orpeak
traction characteristics.
WheelAlignmentandTireBalance
Temperature–A,B,C
Thetiresandwheelsonyourvehiclewerealignedand
balanced carefully atthefactorytogiveyouthelongest
tirelifeandbestoverallperformance. Adjustments
towheelalignment andtirebalancing willnotbe
necessary onaregularbasis.However,ifyounotice
unusualtirewearoryourvehiclepullingtoonesideor
theother,thealignment mightneedtobechecked.
Ifyounoticeyourvehiclevibrating whendrivingona
smoothroad,thetiresandwheelsmightneedtobe
rebalanced. Seeyourdealerforproperdiagnosis.
Thetemperature gradesareA(thehighest), B,
andC,representing thetire'sresistance tothe
generation ofheatanditsabilitytodissipate heat
whentestedundercontrolled conditions ona
specified indoorlaboratory testwheel.Sustained
hightemperature cancausethematerial ofthe
tiretodegenerate andreducetirelife,and
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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