Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
For U . S . A . .............................................................. 13-2
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Tire information ..................................................... 13-2 Tire labeling .......................................................... 13-2 Recommended tire inflation pressure .................... 13-4 Glossary of tire terminology .................................. 13-5 Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ...... 13-10
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities .................................................. 13-10
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires ................... 13-10
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ............ 13-11
Vehicle load limit – how to determine ............... 13-11 Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations ..................................... 13-12
Uniform tire quality grading standards ............. 13-14 TREADWEAR ...................................................... 13-15 TRACTION AA , A , B , C ........................................ 13-15 TEMPERATURE A , B , C ....................................... 13-15 Reporting safety defects ( U . S . A .)...................... 13-16 How to contact Transport Canada in order to report a safety concern relating to the vehicle ( Canada )........................................ 13-16
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