Maintenance
Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in Tread: The portion of a tire that Vehicle Maximum Load on the
which the ply cords that extend to the comes into contact with the road.
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
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bands, sometimes called "wear
Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
curb and accessory weight plus
Treadwear
Indicators :
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centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and bars", that show across the tread of a
maximum
weight.
occupant
and
cargo
upon which the tire beads are seat- tire when only 2/32 inch of tread Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
ed.
remains.
That load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
ture and treadwear. Ratings are Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
determined by tire manufacturers ly attached to a vehicle showing the
Sidewall: The portion of a tire UTQGS:
Uniform
Tire
Quality
between the tread and the bead.
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the using government testing proce- original equipment tire size and rec-
dures. The ratings are molded into ommended inflation pressure.
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs.) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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