The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A B C
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 conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
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
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
²Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
²Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km
(3 miles).
²Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the
Certification Label inside of driver's door. Tire pressure information
can also be found on the Tire Information label located on the inside
of the fuel filler door.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Cargo cover
Cargo liner
Chrome grill insert
Diamond plate, bed rail caps
Diamond plate, front box protector
Diamond plate, splash guards
Diamond plate, tool box
Door edge guards
Carpet floor mats
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Grill guard/brush guard
Hood deflectors
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Molded ªall weatherº vinyl floor mats
Rally combination bar
Rear window deflector
Removable tailgate lock
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Tailgate covers, diamond plate
Tonneau covers (hard, foldable)
Tonneau covers (soft)
Truck cover
Underbody vehicle lighting
Universal floor mats
Wheels
Accessories
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