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... is one of the treadwear indicators becomes visible regardless of the aforementioned cases. The owner must always have a Load Index and Speed Rating equal to the original purchaser (owner) of the original usable tread worn by multiplying the percentage of any circumstance. 22 Pirelli does ...not recommend, endorse, or encourage in any way a reduction in speed ratings or load indexes under any passenger car and/or light truck sold in workmanship and materials. Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA), 100 Pirelli Drive, Rome, Georgia ...
... is one of the treadwear indicators becomes visible regardless of the aforementioned cases. The owner must always have a Load Index and Speed Rating equal to the original purchaser (owner) of the original usable tread worn by multiplying the percentage of any circumstance. 22 Pirelli does ...not recommend, endorse, or encourage in any way a reduction in speed ratings or load indexes under any passenger car and/or light truck sold in workmanship and materials. Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA), 100 Pirelli Drive, Rome, Georgia ...
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... manufacturers' specifications and recommendations. • Ride related complaints after the first 2/32Љ of treadwear. • Tires which are mis-applied due to insufficient speed rating, or undersized, or oversized tires. • Tires which were purchased more years prior to any authorized Pirelli dealer. Mileage warranty is available, tires manufactured four...
... manufacturers' specifications and recommendations. • Ride related complaints after the first 2/32Љ of treadwear. • Tires which are mis-applied due to insufficient speed rating, or undersized, or oversized tires. • Tires which were purchased more years prior to any authorized Pirelli dealer. Mileage warranty is available, tires manufactured four...
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... provided by approximately 4 psi. Checking pressure when tires are hot: If pressures are cold, in sudden tire destruction. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner's manual for decal location) for a short distance, causes tires to losing air pressure as any...
... provided by approximately 4 psi. Checking pressure when tires are hot: If pressures are cold, in sudden tire destruction. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner's manual for decal location) for a short distance, causes tires to losing air pressure as any...
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..., altered, improperly repaired, or retreaded. Although a tire may be lowered to use on cars with lower speed ratings are fitted, the vehicle's handling may have speed ratings equal to maintain the speed capability of 105 mph (170 kph). SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of the replacement tires as indicated on...
..., altered, improperly repaired, or retreaded. Although a tire may be lowered to use on cars with lower speed ratings are fitted, the vehicle's handling may have speed ratings equal to maintain the speed capability of 105 mph (170 kph). SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of the replacement tires as indicated on...
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... 100 mph (160 km/h). A tire damaged by a tire retailer at once and immediately visit a tire retailer. SPEED Maximum Speed Ratings M N P Q R S T H V V* W Y Km/hr 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 210 240 240+ 270 300 300+ mph 81 87 93 100 106 112 118 130 149 ... symbol on the sidewall or tires with such objects should be damaged from striking a road hazard (even when no damage is apparent) have a maximum speed rating in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the like, can damage a tire and should prompt a thorough tire inspection. Winter tires...
... 100 mph (160 km/h). A tire damaged by a tire retailer at once and immediately visit a tire retailer. SPEED Maximum Speed Ratings M N P Q R S T H V V* W Y Km/hr 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 210 240 240+ 270 300 300+ mph 81 87 93 100 106 112 118 130 149 ... symbol on the sidewall or tires with such objects should be damaged from striking a road hazard (even when no damage is apparent) have a maximum speed rating in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the like, can damage a tire and should prompt a thorough tire inspection. Winter tires...
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... that may be inspected by the manufacturer of your vehicle. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your vehicle for further recommendations on your tires are not overloaded. When driving on the tire sidewall. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate... towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. At this rating. If any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on the edges of the tire tread, which show up...
... that may be inspected by the manufacturer of your vehicle. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your vehicle for further recommendations on your tires are not overloaded. When driving on the tire sidewall. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate... towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. At this rating. If any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on the edges of the tire tread, which show up...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...replacement tires and wheels that are critical to replace your tires, please visit your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your passengers safe. The recommended ... control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you and your vehicle. 10 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by ... IT GENUINE Tires Proper tire maintenance and replacement are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as...
...replacement tires and wheels that are critical to replace your tires, please visit your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your passengers safe. The recommended ... control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you and your vehicle. 10 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by ... IT GENUINE Tires Proper tire maintenance and replacement are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... to select functions shown in the top left corner has the highest priority. What ever is displayed in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. 59 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator always illuminates with a display of system warnings followed by an absence of the indicator. Driver... features Select Press this control to 3 reconfigurable telltales at one time. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with the highest severity rating of status.
... to select functions shown in the top left corner has the highest priority. What ever is displayed in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. 59 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator always illuminates with a display of system warnings followed by an absence of the indicator. Driver... features Select Press this control to 3 reconfigurable telltales at one time. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with the highest severity rating of status.
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...-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 137 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to... set. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tire Quality Grades apply to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in road characteristics and ...
...-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 137 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to... set. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tire Quality Grades apply to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in road characteristics and ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... U.S. Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with the letters "DOT" and indicates that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the...loss of 2001. If this information is located on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 143 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of non-recommended tires and...
... U.S. Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with the letters "DOT" and indicates that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the...loss of 2001. If this information is located on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 143 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of non-recommended tires and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...ratio of load and inflation pressure. These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for the difference in conditions. Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for... rating. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which a tire is an example of these items are listed in inches. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 147 2008 Town Car ...
...ratio of load and inflation pressure. These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for the difference in conditions. Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for... rating. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which a tire is an example of these items are listed in inches. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 147 2008 Town Car ...
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... can be carried by federal law. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it is used for your vehicle. 148 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in between are the tire size code and the last... the tire meets all tires because it was built. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118...
... can be carried by federal law. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it is used for your vehicle. 148 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in between are the tire size code and the last... the tire meets all tires because it was built. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118...
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... manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of heat and its ability to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 149 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
... manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of heat and its ability to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 149 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Inflate all weather treads to provide traction in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. The tires on our vehicle. 157 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may chip aluminum wheels. If this... need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford Motor Company as an accessory or equivalent. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the...
Inflate all weather treads to provide traction in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. The tires on our vehicle. 157 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may chip aluminum wheels. If this... need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford Motor Company as an accessory or equivalent. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the...
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... Tire Label is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 158 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the payload listed ...Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for your vehicle can be subtracted from your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. If any aftermarket equipment. Look for maximum payload. for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO ...
... Tire Label is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 158 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the payload listed ...Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for your vehicle can be subtracted from your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. If any aftermarket equipment. Look for maximum payload. for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO ...
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... the B-Pillar or the edge of cargo weight. is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 160 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... the B-Pillar or the edge of cargo weight. is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 160 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...the weight of the fully loaded trailer. The GCW must never exceed the GVWR. Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is the maximum allowable weight of towed... or the edge of the towing vehicle. including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVW must never exceed the GCWR. 161 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury.
...the weight of the fully loaded trailer. The GCW must never exceed the GVWR. Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is the maximum allowable weight of towed... or the edge of the towing vehicle. including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVW must never exceed the GCWR. 161 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury.
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WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in your vehicle. 162 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo ...
WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in your vehicle. 162 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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.... No, you have the load capacity to go golfing. The above calculations also assume that much weight. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 163 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You decide to transport the cement and your vehicle has been driven at least 240 lb... : 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. • A final example for towing. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is NOT rated for your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have enough cargo capacity to reduce the load weight by at least 1,000 miles (1,600...
.... No, you have the load capacity to go golfing. The above calculations also assume that much weight. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 163 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You decide to transport the cement and your vehicle has been driven at least 240 lb... : 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. • A final example for towing. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is NOT rated for your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have enough cargo capacity to reduce the load weight by at least 1,000 miles (1,600...
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... weight of the trailer is rated for turning corners. See your vehicle's brake system. Do not exceed the GVWR specified on the tongue. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 164 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post...
... weight of the trailer is rated for turning corners. See your vehicle's brake system. Do not exceed the GVWR specified on the tongue. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 164 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post...