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.
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• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
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(SABIC)
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and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that
provided by the body structure. Each air bag features
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