Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
See also:
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle
of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limite ...
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if
equipped) is shared. The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. Be
sure to check the fluid level at reg ...
Economy
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across
the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in
a need for earlier tire replacement. ...