Traction; Tread; Treadwear Indicators; Vehicle Placard - Chevrolet Express Owner's Manual

The friction between
the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with
the road.
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread
of a tire when only 1.6 mm
(1/16 in) of tread remains. See
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information system that
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
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
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68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
cargo load. See
Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
A tire
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the
original equipment tire size
and recommended inflation
pressure. See Tire and Loading
Information Label under
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The
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A label
.
Tires need the correct amount
of air pressure to operate
effectively.
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires
that do not have enough air,
can result in:
Tire overloading and
overheating which could
lead to a blowout.
Premature or
irregular wear.
Poor handling.
Reduced fuel economy.
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