Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Tires: Description and Operation
Tire
DESCRIPTION-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. This will help to achieve a greater tread-life
potential.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
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Tire type, size, aspect ratio and speed rating are encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the side wall of the tire. Refer to the chart to decipher
the tire identification code.
Performance tires will have a speed rating letter after the aspect ratio number. For example, the letter "S" indicates that the tire is speed rated up to
112 mph (180 km/h). The speed rating is not always printed on the tire sidewall.
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Q-up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
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S-up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
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-up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
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U-up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
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H-up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
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V-up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
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Z-more than 149 mph (240 km/h) (consult the tire manufacturer for the specific speed rating)
An All Season type tire will have either M + S. M & S or M-S (indicating mud and snow traction) imprinted on the side wall.
