6.
Maximum load rating
Tread wear
Traction - AA, A, B & C
This number indicates the maximum The tread wear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to
load in kilograms and pounds that tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
can be carried by the tire. When the tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tire’s ability to
replacing the tires on the vehicle, conditions on a specified govern- stop on wet pavement as measured
always use a tire that has the same ment test course. For example, a tire under controlled conditions on spec-
load rating as the factory installed graded 150 would wear one-and-a- ified government test surfaces of
tire.
half times (1½) as well on the gov- asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
ernment course as a tire graded 100. C may have poor traction perform-
The relative performance of tires
ance.
7.
Uniform tire quality grading
depends upon the actual conditions
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
For example:
TREAD wear 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
These grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
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