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Mud and snow capability
"M/5
"
or "M+S" indicates the tire
has character istics that make it
suitable 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 tire. 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, polyester 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.
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Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear
,
traction and temperature
resistance
Tread wear, traction and temper
-
ature ranges
¢
page
271.
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Running direction
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...
'°
V,
....
'°
....
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirect ional tires
.
Tires and wheels
You must always follow
t
he speci-
fied runn ing d irection
¢
page
288
.
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Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
This number ind icates the maxi-
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated unde
r
normal operat
-
ing conditions.
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
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 facto ry-in-
stalled equipment
(whether
in-
stalled or not)
.
Aspect ratio
means the rat io of the height to
the width of the tire in percent
.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewa ll for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
.,.
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