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PROPER APPLICATION OF URBAN “U” TIRES The tires with the "U" designation are designed and optimized for urban applications and should not be used in non-urban applications including, but not limited to, long haul and RV/motorhomes/coaches. These aforementioned applications may subject the tires to continuous use over an extended period of time. This could lead to heat build up and may cause the tire to fail prematurely and/or suddenly. See information below. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MICHELIN DATA BOOK AND MATCH THE TIRE TO THE APPLICATION WHEN MAKING TIRE SELECTIONS. TREAD PATTERN DESIGNATIONS Tire manufacturers will use specific numbers or letters to identify different types of tread patterns or casing construction. Michelin uses letters to denote specific qualities and/or applications for its tires. TIRE APPLICATIONS The specific tread design used should only be considered after the vehicle type and user vocation has been examined. There are several categories of tire service applications: HIGHWAY X Z U 2 ® MICHELIN Radial ® Application Trademark Position Index (Used to denote product evolution) ON/OFF-ROAD Y ON/OFF-ROAD L Heavy loads and slower speeds, operating on a mixture of improved secondary and aggressive road surfaces. Very heavy loads normally on poor or unimproved surfaces. A REGIONAL E URBAN U Heavy loads and high speeds for extended periods of time. Primarily interstate or divided highway. Medium to heavy loads, frequently on 2-lane roads. Vehicles generally return to home base at night. Stop-and-go delivery service within a limited radius – metro and suburban. Section One: Tire Selection 3