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:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver, passengers,
vehicle, options, trailer tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maximum
capacities of front and ...
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)
The rear seating positions have lower anchorages capable of accommodating LATCHcompatible
child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments and child seats with
fixed lower attachme ...
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield.
This number also is stamp ...


