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13-1 . For U . S . A . ...................................................... 576 s13
13-2 . Tire Information ............................................ 576 Tire Labeling ...................................................... 576 Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure ................. 578 Glossary of Tire Terminology .............................. 579 Tire Care – Maintenance and Safety Practices ..... 583 Vehicle Load Limit – How to Determine ............... 584 Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities ................................................ 587
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires ............ 587
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 588
13-3 . Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ..... 588 TREADWEAR ..................................................... 589 TRACTION AA , A , B , C ....................................... 589 TEMPERATURE A , B , C ...................................... 589 13-4 . Reporting Safety Defects ( USA )................... 590
13-5 . How to Contact Transport Canada in Order to Report a Safety Concern Relating to the Vehicle ( Canada ) ................. 590
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