Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C
Sustained high temperature can Low aspect ratio tire
The traction grades, from highest to cause the material of the tire to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those degenerate and reduce tire life, and
grades represent the tire’s ability to excessive temperature can lead to
stop on wet pavement as measured sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
under controlled conditions on speci- responds to a level of performance
fied government test surfaces of which all passenger car tires must
asphalt and concrete.A tire marked C meet under the Federal Motor
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are standard
equipment on this vehicle.
Because the low aspect ratio tires
are optimized for handling and brak-
ing, it may be more uncomfortable to
ride in and there is more noise com-
pare with normal tires.
may have poor traction performance.
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not
CAUTION
include
acceleration,
cornering,
Because the sidewall of the low
aspect ratio tire is shorter than
the normal, the wheel and tire of
the low aspect ratio tire can eas-
ily be damaged. So, follow the
instructions below.
hydroplaning, or peak traction char-
acteristics.
WARNING - Tire
temperature
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
•
When driving on a rough road
or off road, drive cautiously
because tires and wheels may
be damaged. And after driving,
inspect tires and wheels.
underinflation, or
excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.
•
When passing over a pothole,
speed bump, manhole, or curb
stone, drive slowly so that the
tires and wheels are not dam-
aged.
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