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p halt and c onc rete. A tire marked C may have p oor t
rac tion p erfor-
manc e.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, corner-ing, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C
The temp erature g rad es are A (the hig hest), B and C , rep resenting the
tire ’s resistanc e to the g eneration of heat and its ab il ity to d issip ate heat
when tested und er c ontrolled c ond itions on a sp ec if ied ind oor lab oratory
test wheel. Sustained hig h temp erature c an c ause th e material of the tire
to d eg enerate and red uc e tire life, and exc essive t emp erature c an lead
to sud d en tire failure. The g rad e C c orresp ond s to a level of p erfor-
manc e whic h all p asseng er c ar tires must meet und er the Fed eral Motor
Vehic le Safety Stand ard No. 109. Grad es B and A rep resent hig her lev-
els of p erformanc e on the lab oratory test wheel tha n the minimum re-
q uired b y law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina-tion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
