Consumer information and reporting safety defects
13-1. For U. S. A....................................................... 528
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13-2. Tire information............................................ 528 Tire labeling....................................................... 528 Recommended tire inflation pressure.................. 530 Glossary of tire terminology............................... 532 Tire care – maintenance and safety practices...... 536
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities................................................. 536
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires.............. 536
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit........... 537
13-3. Vehicle load limit – how to determine......... 537 Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations...................................... 538
13-4. Uniform tire quality grading standards....... 540 TREADWEAR..................................................... 541 TRACTION AA, A, B, C....................................... 541 TEMPERATURE A, B, C...................................... 541 13-5. Reporting safety defects( U. S. A.)................. 542 13-6. How to contact Transport Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle( Canada)................................. 542
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