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Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

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the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

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A quick Jeep Liberty quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.