Maintenance
Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in DOT Markings: A code molded into
inside the tire pressing outward on which the plies are laid at alternate the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in angles less than 90 degrees to the the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
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pounds per square kilopascal (kPa) centerline of the tread.
or inch (psi).
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
Accessory Weight: This means the air pressure in a tire, measured in Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
combined weight of optional acces- pounds per square kilopascals (kPa)
ignator which can also identify the
sories. Some examples of optional or inch (psi) before a tire has built up
tire manufacturer, production plant,
accessories are, automatic transmis- heat from driving.
brand and date of production.
sion, power seats, and air condition-
ing.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a optional equipment including the GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
tire's height to its width.
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and Rating for the front Axle.
coolant, but without passengers and
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle.
cargo.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
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