Saab 9-7x Owner's Manual page 320

Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to
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a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction The friction between the tire and the
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road surface. The amount of grip provided.
Tread The portion of a tire that comes into
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contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
called wear bars, that show across the tread of
a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires
on page 5-76.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards) A tire information system that
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provides consumers with ratings for a tire's
traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings
are determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading on page 5-79.
5-66
Narrow bands, sometimes
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Vehicle Capacity Weight
designated seating positions multiplied by
150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load.
See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to
:
a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and
the original equipment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See "Tire and Loading
Information Label" under Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-22.
The number of
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Load on an
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