Maintenance
Occupant Distribution: Designated Speed Rating: An alphanumeric Vehicle Maximum Load on the
seating positions.
code assigned to a tire indicating the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
maximum speed at which a tire can curb and accessory weight plus
cargo
ticular side that faces outward when Traction: The friction between the
mounted on a vehicle. The outward tire and the road surface. The Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
operate.
maximum
weight.
occupant
and
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
facing sidewall bears white lettering amount of grip provided.
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
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.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear
Indicators :
Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS:
Uniform
Tire
Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in determined by tire manufacturers
which the ply cords that extend to the using government testing proce-
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the dures. The ratings are molded into
centerline of the tread.
the sidewall of the tire.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
upon which the tire beads are seat- ber of designated seating positions
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
multiplied by 68 kg. (150 lbs) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
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| Categories | Kia Borrego Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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