WHEELS AND TIRES GLOSSARY
Accessory weight
Bead
The combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of items available as factory installed equipment.
The inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to the rim and form an air tight seal. The bead is constructed of steel wires which are
wrapped, or reinforced, by the ply cords.
Cold tire pressure
Curb weight
The air pressure in a tire which has been standing in excess of three hours, or driven for less than one mile.
The weight of a standard vehicle, including any optional equipment fitted, and with the correct fluid levels.
The maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with driver, passengers, load, luggage, and equipment.
A metric unit used to measure pressure. One kilo pascal equals approximately 0.145 psi.
Gross vehicle weight
kPa (kilo pascal)
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum pressure to which the tire should be inflated. This pressure is given on the tire side wall in psi (lbf/in2).
This pressure is the maximum allowed by the tire manufacturer. It is not the pressure recommended for use.
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight.
Production options weight
The combined weight of options installed which weigh in excess of 3 lbs more than the standard items that they replaced, and are not
already considered in curb or accessory weights.
PSI (lbf/in2)
Pounds per square inch, unit of measure for pressure.
Rim
The metal support for a tire, or tire and tube, upon which the tire beads are seated.
The number of seats multiplied by 150 lbs plus the rated amount of load/luggage.
Vehicle capacity weight
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