Maintenance
Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in Tread: The portion of a tire that Vehicle Maximum Load on the
which the ply cords that extend to the comes into contact with the road.
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
curb and accessory weight plus
Treadwear
Indicators :
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and bars", that show across the tread of a
maximum
weight.
occupant
and
cargo
upon which the tire beads are seat- tire when only 2/32 inch of tread Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
ed.
remains.
That 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.
ture and treadwear. Ratings are Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
determined by tire manufacturers ly attached to a vehicle showing the
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-
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 using government testing proce- original equipment tire size and rec-
dures. The ratings are molded into ommended inflation pressure.
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
the sidewall of the tire.
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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| Model Year | 2009 |
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