DOT Quality Grades

Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C

All passenger car tires must conform to Conform to Federal Safety Requirements
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.◀

    See also:

    Determining the load limit
    Determining the load limit 1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle’s placard: ▷ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, d ...

    Displaying information on the instrument panel
    Displaying information on the instrument panel Press the computer button on the turn signal lever. Information is displayed in the instrument cluster. ...

    Symbols
    Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informat ...