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appropriate for use with that tire.
Tread: That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
Tread rib: A tread section running circumferentially around a tire.
Tread separation: Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass.
Tread-wear indicators (TWI): The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
Vehicle capacity weight: The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150
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Vehicle maximum load on the tire: The load on an individual tire that is
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weight and dividing by two.
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and vehicle load limits (not carrying more weight in your vehicle than your tires
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slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid
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with other care and maintenance activities, can also:
• Improve vehicle handling
• Help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents
• Improve fuel economy
• Increase the life of your tires.
This booklet presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety, including
information on the following topics:
• Basic tire maintenance