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TIRES DESCRIPTION TIRES Tires are designed and engineered for each specific vehicle. They provide the best overall performance for normal Driving habits have more effect on tire life than any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain in most cases, much • Rapid acceleration • Severe brake applications • High speed driving • Excessive speeds on turns • Striking curbs and other obstacles Radial-ply tires are more prone to irregular tread wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation interval, (Refer to 22 TIRE IDENTIFICATION Tire type, size, aspect ratio and speed rating are encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the side wall of Performance tires have a speed rating letter after the aspect ratio number. LETTER SPEED RATING S 180 km/h (112 mph) T 190 km/h (118 mph) U 200 km/h (124 mph) H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph) W 270 km/h (168 mph) Y 300 km/h (186 mph) The speed rating is not always printed on the tire sidewall. 22 - 66 TIRES/WHEELS - SERVICE INFORMATION KJ |