Maintenance
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side Speed Rating: An alphanumeric Vehicle Maximum Load on the
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par- code assigned to a tire indicating the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
ticular side that faces outward when maximum speed at which a tire can curb and accessory weight plus
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
maximum
weight.
tire and the road surface. The Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
occupant
and
cargo
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
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.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
Treadwear
Indicators :
Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
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-
Rim: A metal support for a tire and dures. The ratings are molded into
upon which the tire beads are seat- the sidewall of the tire.
ed.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
Sidewall: The portion of a tire ber of designated seating positions
between the tread and the bead.
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs.) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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