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............. 13-15 Treadwear........................................................... 13-15 Traction AA, A, B, C............................................ 13-15 Temperature A, B, C........................................... 13-16
Reporting safety defects( U. S. A.)...................... 13-16
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