Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
See also:
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
WARNING
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain
on tires.
Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden
tire failure.
Yo ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
- Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
- Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steeri ...
2011 Cadillac CTS Review
Since its 2008 redesign, the Cadillac CTS has been a car you could point to
as evidence that GM can build world-class cars. It's classy, through and
through, and proves that when the automaker put ...