Infiniti QX: Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Flat towing
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational
vehicle, such as a motor home. ...
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 wou ...
See also:
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not
accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before returning t ...
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
For good road surface conditions, the
maximum gradient-climbing capability is
100%, which corresponds to an approach/
departure angle of 45°. Note that the
vehicle's gradient-climbing capability
...
Dolly Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground)
Notice: If a two-wheel drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground,
the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Never tow the vehicle ...
