Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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For example, a tire graded 150 (Treadwear-
value 150) would wear one-and-one-half (1 1/2)
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.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on