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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

Mercedes-Benz C-Class / Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Definition of terms for tires and loading / 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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