11.   Goodyear argued that the Load Range E tires are made primarily for commercial vehicles and are not found on many sport utility vehicles.

12.   Hogan apologized for making faulty tires.

13.   It is airlifting replacement tires from its factories in Japan, and its nonunion factory in Wilson, N.C., is making replacement tires for sport utility vehicles.

14.   It will make Sumitomo tires at its U.S. factories while Sumitomo will make tires for Goodyear in Japan.

15.   Liggio and Williams say other documents have been hidden, including a manual used at the plant where the tire was made.

16.   Safety is not the only reason for making sure tire pressures are set at proper levels.

17.   Sidewalls may tell you where the tire is made, as well as tread wear, traction and temperature ratings.

18.   Some tires are made for speed, some for control and some for bad weather.

19.   Still, G.M. says that Firestone has done a commendable job making tires and that G.M. has not had problems with Firestone tires.

20.   The Decatur factory makes tires of various sizes for other automakers, and Ford has not analyzed the claims rates for these tires.