Maintenance
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in Tread: The portion of a tire that
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par- which the ply cords that extend to the comes into contact with the road.
ticular side that faces outward when beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
Treadwear
Indicators :
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mounted on a vehicle.The side of the centerline of the tread.
tire that contains a whitewall, bears
bands, sometimes called “wear
Rim: A metal support for a tire and bars”, that show across the tread of a
white lettering or bears manufactur-
er, brand and or model name mold-
ing that is higher or deeper than the
same moldings on the other sidewall
of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
upon which the tire beads are seat- tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
ed.
remains.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire 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
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
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 Sorento Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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