Maintenance
Sustained high temperature can Tire terminology and definitions
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
cause the material of the tires to
Air Pressure: The amount of air
degenerate and reduce tires life, and
inside the tire pressing outward on
excessive temperature can lead to
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
sudden tires failure. Grades A and B
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by the law.
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
WARNING - Tire
temperature
accessories are, automatic transmis- Curb Weight: This means the weight
sion, power seats, and air condition- of a motor vehicle with standard and
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
ing.
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.
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
underinflation,
or
excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tires failure.This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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