Maintenance
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric Vehicle Maximum Load on the Summer tires
code assigned to a tire indicating the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
maximum speed at which a tire can curb and accessory weight plus
cargo
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire: reduced in snow and ice. Summer
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
operate.
maximum
weight.
occupant
and
Load on an individual tire that is tires do not have the tire traction rat-
determined by distributing to each ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
axle its share of the curb weight, side wall. if you plan to operate your
accessory weight, and normal occu- vehicle in snowy or icy conditions.
HYUNDAI recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Treadwear
Indicators :
Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
pant weight and driving by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
Snow tires
UTQGS:
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with All season tires
Uniform
Tire
Quality
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
HYUNDAI specifies all season tires
on some models to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud kPa) more air pressure than the
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num- and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow pressure recommended for the stan-
ber of designated seating positions tires have better snow traction than dard tires on the tire label on the dri-
multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the all season tires and may be more ver's side of the center pillar, or up to
rated cargo and luggage load.
appropriate in some areas.
the maximum pressure shown on the
tire sidewall, whichever is less.
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