Low Aspect Ratio Tire - Hyundai stargazer 2022 Owner's Manual

Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades rep-
resent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking trac-
tion tests, and does not include acceler-
ation, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the high-
est), B, and C, representing the tire's re-
sistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested un-
der controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly in-
flated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
sudden tire failure. This can cause loss of
vehicle control and serious injury or
death.

Low aspect ratio tire

(if equipped)
The aspect ratio is lower than 50 on low
aspect ratio tires.
Because low aspect ratio tires are opti-
mized for handling and braking, their
sidewall is a little stiffer than a standard
tire. Also low aspect ratio tires tend to be
wider and consequently have a greater
contact patch with the road surface. In
some instances they may generate more
road noise compared with standard tires.
CAUTION
The side wall of a low aspect ratio tire is
shorter than the normal one. Thus, the
low-aspect wheel and tire are easily
damaged. Follow the below instruc-
tions.
• When driving on a rough road or driv-
ing off a road, be careful not to dam-
age the tires and wheels. After driv-
ing, inspect the tires and wheels.
• When passing over a pothole, speed
bump, manhole, or curb stone, drive
the vehicle slowly so as not to dam-
age the tires and wheels.
• When there is an impact on a tire, we
recommend to have the tire inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
or a tire specialist.
• Inspect the tire condition and pres-
sure every 3,000 km to prevent tire
damage.
• It is difficult to recognize a tire dam-
age only with your eyes. When there
is a slight hint of a tire damage, check
and replace the tire to prevent the
damage caused by air leakage.
• When a tire is damaged while driving
on a rough road, off a road, or over
obstacles, such as a pothole, man-
hole, or curb stone, your warranty
does not cover the damage.
• The tire information is specified on
the tire side wall.
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