Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
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.
372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Brake, Parking...........................232
Brakes.................................335
Brake System............................235
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................235
Master Cylinder........................336
Parking..............................232
Warning Light.........................151
Bulb Replacement.........................351
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........356
Capacities, Fluid..........................356
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................275
Oil (Engine)...........................317
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................80
Cargo Area Features.......................136
Car Washes.............................339
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................174
Cellular Phone...........................203
Chains, Tire.............................262
Changing A Flat Tire.......................293
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................245
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .149
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............79
Checks, Safety............................79
Child Restraint............................57
Clean Air Gasoline........................270
Cleaning
Wheels...............................341
Climate Control..........................203
Clutch.................................336
Clutch Fluid.............................336
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............202
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..199
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........199
Contract, Service..........................368
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