2008 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Maintenance
Tire terminology and defini-
tions
Bias  Ply  Tire:  A  pneumatic  tire  in     DOT   Markings:    The   DOT   code
which  the plies  are laid  at  alternate     includes     the    Tire     Identification
angles  less than  90  degrees  to the      Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
Air  Pressure:   The  amount   of   air
inside  the  tire  pressing  outward  on
the tire. Air  pressure is  expressed in
kilopascal    (kPa)    or   pounds    per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This  means  the
combined  weight  of optional  acces-
sories.  Some  examples  of  optional
accessories are, automatic  transmis-
sion, power  seats, and air  condition-
ing.
centerline of  the tread.
ignator  which  can  also  identify  the
tire  manufacturer,  production  plant,
brand and date  of production.
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Cold Tire  Pressure: The  amount of
air  pressure  in  a  tire,  measured  in
kilopascals    (kPa)   or  pounds    per     GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
square  inch  (psi)  before  a  tire  has
built up heat from  driving.
GAWR   FRT:   Gross   Axle   Weight
Rating for the  front Axle.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor  vehicle with standard  and
optional   equipment    including    the
maximum  capacity   of  fuel,  oil  and
coolant, but  without passengers  and
cargo.
GAWR   RR:    Gross   Axle    Weight
Rating for the  rear axle.
Aspect  Ratio: The relationship  of  a
tire's height to  its width.
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.
Bead:  The tire  bead  contains  steel
wires  wrapped  by  steel   cords  that
hold the tire  onto the rim.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2008
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