Maintenance
4.
Tire ply composition and mate-
rial
6. Maximum load rating
Tread wear
This number indicates the maximum The tread wear grade is a compara-
load in kilograms and pounds that tive rating based on the wear rate of
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric are in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
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.
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 (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
because of variations in driving
habits, service practices and differ-
ences in road characteristics and cli-
mate.
nal or bias ply construction; and the 7. Uniform tire quality grading
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
Quality grades can be found where
struction.
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
5.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer TEMPERATURE A
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
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