Maintenance
G201100ABH
Tire terminology and definitions
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
air pressure in a tire, measured in side of an asymmetrical tire, that
Air Pressure: The amount of air pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo- must always face outward when
inside the tire pressing outward on pascals (kPa) before a tire has built mounted on a vehicle.
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in up heat from driving.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
Curb Weight: This means the weight air pressure.
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascal (kPa).
of a motor vehicle with standard and
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Accessory Weight: This means the optional equipment including the
combined weight of optional acces- maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
sories. Some examples of optional coolant, but without passengers and
accessories are, automatic transmis-
sion, power seats, and air condition-
ing.
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
tire's height to its width.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
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.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).
angles less than 90 degrees to the GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
centerline of the tread.
Rating for the Rear axle.
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