Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality, tire traction and temperature characteristics. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U.S. government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire.
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Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheati ...
Ride & Handling
In its V-8 E550 guise, the E-Class offers unrivaled ride quality, the sort
that even its $60,000 peers can't match. Absent the sedan's available Airmatic
adaptive air suspension, the E350 wagon ge ...
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
For good road surface conditions, the
maximum gradient-climbing capability is
100%, which corresponds to an approach/departure angle of 45°. Note that the
vehicle's gradient-climbing capability ...