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:

    All-Wheel Drive
    Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an AWD ve ...

    Manual Transmission
    This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. To operate the transmission: Notice: Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving. The pressure could cause premature wea ...

    Tire Rotation
    Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule . Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Any time unusu ...