‘70° =: load rating Acode that provides a quick reference to the maximum load the tire can take, which is usually printed in full somewhere else on the tire. ire (2 Decoding the information found on a typical tire THERE'S more to tires than first meets the eye. Although all those num- bers and codes seem to make little sense to the untrained eye, they are actually important repre- sentations of some of the tlre’s properties. The graphic at right sheds light on the most com- mon ones. Check your tires and find out if they are actually right for you and your car. .~ sana ‘15' = rim diameter Over the years, wheels have become bigger and wider. Along with | common 14- and 15-inch-diameter rims, new 17- and 18-inch rims | are being more widely used. ee = tira construction ; | Rindicates radial construction, which is the most common type. | ‘80' = ! aspect ratlo Sidewall height expresseci as a percentage of the section width. Shorter sidewall heights, or lower aspect ratios, give the tire better fasponsiveness to steerino due 'o lass sidewall flex. | 236! = ceetlon width i | Sidewalr-to- sidewall oxpressud tl millimetres. See cross-section inset. ; [' ‘P' = te typs | P Indicates passenger-car tire. Other designators you may see are ‘LT’ j for for ‘light truck a id Tv for temporary. ‘S's resting A designation for the maximum speed the tiro can be driven at maximum load. Sae Inset chart. Y all-s@aon use. ‘M48! & mud ond snow Designates the tire for ‘P= 280 knrh) H = 220 bunts kin-h Q=160 knrh) V = 240 $= 180 kh) Z = 2464 ki T= 190 kin-h ‘200° = trondwoar rating _ Ascale with 100 bsing average expected tire lite. A tire with a traadwear of 200 would have roughly double the treadwear life as a tire with a 100 rating. ‘B' = traction rating Think of this as letter grading for traction. An ‘A’ rating is the highest, with ‘C’ being the lowest. The rating takes into account only staight- ina stopping on wet pavement. , 'B’ a tamperaturo rating Again, it's a Piotler grading oF a tire’s abitity to dissipate heat. 'A' Is highest, ‘C' is lowest. a nt ot amen ee Tre crass-eoction | A compurison of two different profiles. ¥] Sidewall 40 per cent of section 1 width ood ruil ber key to car fi ACCELERATING. Cornering. Stopping. ‘Get a grip! Have you ever stopped to think how much contact your car actually has with the road? You stay on the road courtesy of about four hand-sized pieces of rubber compound. Without that contact, your car is 3 candidate for making soup. cans. It’s well worth your while to keep your tires properly inflated, rotate them at least once a year, and replace them when the tread gets worn. But there's more to it than that. Your tires can also be an early warning system for other problems such as alignment or a failing sus- pension. Suppose you iook at your tires, and you notice that the tread seems to be worn more on the inside than the outside edge. You probably need your wheels aligned. Getting the alignment fixed will improve your car's handling and fuel economy, as well as giving you a more comfortable ride. ‘Tane-up * Scope ak and adjust to specs © Labour to install tune-up parts ¢ Road test vehicle Parts Extra Lube, oil and filter ¢ Replace engine oil and filter © Lube locks and hinges i. © Check all fluids ® Genuine Honda Oil and Oil Filter 22 Point Inspection © Includes inspection of all suspension, steering, brake linings, battery load testing, coolant, etc. Let our factory trained service technicians check out your Honda from head to toe, and haan . Insist on Genuine “make sure everything is running smoothly = “+ ESCIESRIES Parts & Service e (‘- £ Mit SARE REPAIR CENTRE CERT.450354 Not Valid with any other offer or discount.Expires July 27, 1996 THE HONDA HOMECOMING zaOIN| D/A] ANON ROMEO 984-0331 TR CHENEY ROT ERESANCTEEPECO MRT RIT SERVICE 987-4618 (OPENER NTNU IEA ORTOP, cccadielnaniambulichscheSekhd steam acienebiotiiad Neer LVN ORT PARTS 987-1011 SALES & LEASING TRAIT SE LTA RITE ND BASIC MORON LM eens ZO MARINE, DRIVE, #, NORTITYANCOUVAR BG * YIMANA es Does your car start to shake when you reach certain speeds? Jt could be that you need your wheels balanced. All wheels and tires have very slight differences in the weight distribution, and at the speeds they're turning that translates into a powerful vibration. All it takes to fix it is the positioning of those little lead weights around the edge of the wheel. eee Includes naw spark plugs, electronic engine analysis, ba adjust timing & carburetor. F .88 Cannot be combined with other coupons. Prices apply to most vehicles, P205/ vos | ’ j . -_ | sidewat | ~ ) 70 per cent ; of section j width | CC.) 245 mm--——| | 205 mm —! itness Feathering is caused by incorreci toc-in or toe-out. The tire drags across th2 road, instead of rolling easily. You need an align- ment. Wear on one side only means that the camber is out of adjustment. This, too, means you aced an alignment.. Cupping occurs. when the tire bounces. rather than rolling freely.’ Small areas of excessive. wear appear. This is generally caused by worn shocks or loose suspension components. You need to have your suspen- sion adjusted. A series of cups suggest that the tire is shimmying — you need your wheel balanced. 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