Maintenance
4.
Tire ply composition and material
7. Uniform tire quality grading
WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
The number of layers or plies of rub- Tread wear
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire The tread wear grade is a compara-
manufacturers also must indicate the tive rating based on the wear rate of
materials in the tire, which include the tire when tested under controlled
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. conditions on a specified govern-
The letter "R" means radial ply con- ment test course. For example, a tire
struction; the letter "D" means diago- graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
nal or bias ply construction; and the half times (1½) as well on the gov-
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con- ernment course as a tire graded 100.
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 acci-
dent involving serious injury or
death.
struction.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
This number is the greatest amount due to variations in driving habits,
of air pressure that should be put in service practices and differences in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum road characteristics and climate.
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
These grades are molded on the
to the Tire and Loading Information
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
label for recommended inflation
The tires available as standard or
pressure.
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
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 tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
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