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Authored by J. Desmarais

Authored by J. Desmarais Modified by Lt Colonel Fred Blundell TX-129th Fort Worth Senior Squadron For Local Training Rev 6.0 03-Jan-2014.

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Authored by J. Desmarais

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  1. Authored by J. Desmarais Modified by Lt Colonel Fred BlundellTX-129th Fort Worth Senior Squadron For Local Training Rev 6.0 03-Jan-2014

  2. This Training Slide Show is a project undertaken by Lt Colonel Fred Blundell of the TX-129 Fort Worth Senior Squadron, Fort Worth, TX for local use to assist those CAP Members interested in advancing their skills. The information contained herein is for CAP Member’s personal use and is not intended to replace or be a substitute for any of the CAP National Training Programs. Users should review the presentation’s Revision Number at the end of each file name to ensure that they have the most current publication.

  3. Maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load limits, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire failures such as tread separation, blowouts and flats. These actions, along with other care and maintenance activities, can also:- Improve vehicle handling - Help protect from avoidable breakdowns and accidents - Improve fuel economy - Increase the life of your tires. Tire Safety

  4. Information You ShouldKnow About Your Tires

  5. Where You Can FindThis Information

  6. Temperature Resistance These letters indicates a tire's resistance to heat. From highest to lowest, a tire's resistance to heat is graded as "A", "B", or "C".

  7. Treadwear Number This number indicates the tire's wear rate. The higher the tread wear number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down. For example, a tire graded 400 should last twice as long as a tire graded 200.

  8. Traction This letter indicates a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your car on wet roads in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as "AA","A", "B", and "C".

  9. Maximum Load Capacity& Tire Speed Symbol Number indicates the max. load that can be carried by the tire. Symbol indicates the max. Speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time.

  10. Manufacturing Date 3705 Week No. 37 Year 2005 This Tire has been made in Week 37 from year 2005

  11. Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Condition

  12. Reduces irregular wear

  13. Remember Always Think Safety!

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