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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of diffetent sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a
crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It's
all
right to drive
with
your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire
Quality
Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This
applies only to vehicles sold
in
the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system
does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal
rim
diameters
of
10
to
12
inches
(25
to
30
cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While
the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
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