8 CONSUMER INFORMATION
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. Tire ply composition and ma-
terial
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicableonthetiresidewallbetween
tread shoulder and maximum section
width.
Forexample:
TREADWEAR200
TRACTIONAA
TEMPERATURE A
!
WARNING:
Tire age
Thenumberoflayersorpliesofrubber-
coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufac-
turers also must indicate the materials
in the tire, which include steel, nylon,
polyester, and others. The letter "R"
meansradialplyconstruction;theletter
"D" means diagonal or bias ply con-
struction; and the letter "B" means
belted-bias ply construction.
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining tread,
we recommend that tires be re-
placed after approximately six (6)
yearsofnormalservice. Heatcaused
byhotclimatesorfrequenthighload-
ing conditions can accelerate the
agingprocess.Failuretofollowthis
warning can result in sudden tire
failure, which could lead to a loss of
control and an accident involving
serious injury or death.
o Tread wear
Thetreadweargradeisacomparative
ratingbasedonthewearrateofthetire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.Forexample,atiregraded150
would wear one-and-a-half times (1½)
as well on the government course as a
tiregraded100.
The relative performance of tires de-
pends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantlyfromthenormduetovaria-
tions in driving habits, service prac-
ticesanddifferencesinroadcharacter-
istics and climate.
5.Maximumpermissibleinflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount of
air pressure that should be put in the
tire. Do not exceed the maximum per-
missibleinflationpressure. Refertothe
Tire and Loading Information label for
recommendedinflationpressure.
6.
Maximum load rating
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
tirethathasthesameloadratingasthe
factory installed tire.
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