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Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners,
abrasives, or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage this finish and such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY
USING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis;
this is all that is required to maintain this finish.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE
QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times
as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving hab-
its, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
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