2009 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure: The  amount of
ignator  which  can  also identify  the
tire  manufacturer,  production  plant,
brand and date of production.
kilopascal    (kPa)   or   pounds    per     air  pressure  in a  tire,  measured  in
kilopascals   (kPa)   or   pounds   per     GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
square inch (psi).
square  inch  (psi) before  a  tire  has
built up heat from driving.
GAWR   FRT:  Gross   Axle   Weight
Rating for the front Axle.
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.
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 Year2009
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