Caliber L4-2.4L (2009)
Tires: Description and Operation
Tires
TIRE
Tires are designed and engineered for each specific vehicle. They provide the best overall performance for normal operation. The ride and handling
characteristics match the vehicle's requirements. With proper care they will give excellent reliability, traction, skid resistance, and tread life.
Driving habits have more effect on tire life than any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain, in most cases, much greater mileage than severe use or
careless drivers. A few of the driving habits which will shorten the life of any tire are:
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Rapid acceleration
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Severe application of brakes
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High-speed driving
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Taking turns at excessive speeds
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Striking curbs and other obstacles
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Operating vehicle with over or under inflated tire pressures
Radial ply tires are more prone to irregular tread wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation interval shown on Tire Rotation. This will help to
achieve a greater tread-life potential.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
Tire type, size, load index and speed rating are encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the side wall of the tire. Refer to the Tire Identification
chart to decipher the code. For example purposes, the tire size P225/60 R 16 97 T is used in the chart. An All Season type tire will also have either M +
S, M AND S, or M - S (indicating mud and snow traction) imprinted on the side wall. An Extra or Light Load marking "XL" or "LL" may also be listed
on the sidewall. The absence of an "XL" or "LL" marking infers a standard load tire.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
