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Mud and snow capability
"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire
is sui t able for driving on mud and
snow.
&
indicates a winter tire.
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Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay-
ers in the t ire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry . Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These include
steel, nylon, po lyester and other
materials.
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Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi-
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry .
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature
resistance
Treadwear, traction and tempera-
ture ranges ¢
page 247.
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Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional t ires .
You must always follow the speci-
fied running direction
¢page 259.
232
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Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
This number indicates the maxi-
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated under normal operat -
ing condit ions.
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory we ight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission,
power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment
(whether in-
stalled or not) .
Aspect rat io
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim .
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