2021 GENESIS GV80 Pg 9

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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the 
different speed ratings currently 
being used for passenger vehicle 
tires. The speed rating is part of the 
tire size designatio

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6. Maximum permissible inflation 
pressure
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

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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 te

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Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies are 
laid at alternate angles less than 90 
degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Cold tire pressure
The amount of air pressure in a tire,

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Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight; accessory 
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and 
production options weight.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants a vehi

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Traction
The friction between the tire and 
the road surface. The amount of grip 
provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into 
contact with the road.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow band

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Snow Tires
If you equip your car with snow 
tires, they should be the same size 
and have the same load capacity as 
the original tires. Snow tires should 
be installed on all four wh

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Low Aspect Ratio Tires  
(if equipped)
The aspect ratio is lower than 50 on 
low aspect ratio tires.
Because low aspect ratio tires are 
optimized for handling and braking, 
their sidewall is