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:

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (i ...

Front Fog Lamp
1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back of the front fog lamp. 2. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the front fog lamp connector receptacle. 3. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latch ...

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the EVIC display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur ...