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TIRES DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - TIRE Original equipment tires are designed and engi- neered for each specific vehicle. They provide the Driving habits have more effect on tire life than any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain, in most • Rapid acceleration • Severe application of brakes • High-speed driving • Taking turns at excessive speeds • Striking curbs and other obstacles • Operating vehicle with over or under inflated tire pressures Radial ply tires are more prone to irregular tread wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation inter- TIRE IDENTIFICATION Tire type, size, aspect ratio and speed rating are encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the Performance tires will have a speed rating letter after the aspect ratio number. For example, the letter • Q - up to 100 mph (160 km/h) • S - up to 112 mph (180 km/h) • T - up to 118 mph (190 km/h) • U - up to 124 mph (200 km/h) • H - up to 130 mph (210 km/h) • V - up to 149 mph (240 km/h) • Z - more than 149 mph (240 km/h) (consult the tire manufacturer for the specific speed rating) An All Season type tire will have either M + S, M & S or M-S (indicating mud and snow traction) TIRE CHAINS Refer to the owners manual supplied with the vehi- cle to determine whether the use of tire chains is per- DESCRIPTION - RADIAL-PLY TIRES Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life and ride quality, and decrease rolling resistance. Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of four. Under no circumstances should they be used on Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capac- ity as other types of tires of the same size. They also The use of oversized tires, either in the front or rear of the vehicle, can cause vehicle drive train fail- The use of tires from different manufactures on the same vehicle is NOT recommended. The proper tire Fig. 16 TIRE IDENTIFICATION (TYPICAL) 22 - 8 TIRES/WHEELS PT |