TOYO TIRES® – LIMITED WARRANTY
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The relative performance of the tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use
and may vary due to driving habits, service practices, differences in road characteris -
tics, and climate.
• T raction - The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C, and they
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epresent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
NOTICE: (TBL IN FINAL PUBLISH)
The traction grade assigned to tires is based on locked braking (straight ahead) traction
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sts and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
• T emperature - The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
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ire’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 temperatures can cause the materials of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corre -
sponds to a level of performance that all passenger car tires must meet under the
F e
deral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
• D OT Quality Grades - All passenger car tires must conform to federal requirements in
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ddition to these grades.
WARNING!
The temperature grade 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. This can cause an
accident, which could lead to serious personal injury or death.
