SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

• Distance vary, 100 to 500 miles typical
• Medium distance hauls between cities
• Speed vary (35-65MPH)
• Medium wear rates
• Load May vary

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Long original tread life
• Good stability / handling
• Good ride / traction
• Good retreadability
• Maximum tread wear

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

• 1,000 to 3,000 miles one way
• Long hauls between countries or states
• Very slow wear rate
• Fairly constant loads

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Very smooth ride
• Minimize uneven wear
• Good stability / handling
• Long original tread life

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

• Tires used mostly on roads
• Snow, ice, mud, rain condition
• Low temperatures

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Superior traction & grip
• Under poor conditions
• Good tread wear

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

• Within city / urban area
• Speeds very variable with lots of stop, go & turning
• Loads vary greatly
• Very fast wear rates

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Maximum tread wear
• Good traction
• Good sidewall durability
• Good retreadability

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

• Tire run on & off road
• Off road % is usually less than on road (10-50%)
• Variable speed, high loads
• Rock, gravel, mud, etc

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Good cut & chip resistance
• Good traction
• Maximum tread wear
• Sidewall / casing durability