Tires and Wheels
Tires and Wheels
Wheels and Tires Glossary
Accessory
Weight
The combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of items available as
factory installed equipment.
Bead
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
The air pressure in a tire that has been standing in excess of three hours, or
driven for less than one mile.
Curb Weight
The weight of a standard vehicle, including any optional equipment fitted, and
with the correct fluid levels.
Gross Vehicle
Weight
The maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with driver, passengers, load,
luggage, and equipment.
kPa (kilo pascal)
A metric unit used to measure pressure. One kilo pascal equals approximately
0.145 psi.
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).
CAUTION: This pressure marked on the tire is the maximum allowed by
the tire manufacturer. It is not the pressure Tesla recommends using for
Model S.
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 lb 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 (the unit used to measure tire pressure).
Recommended
Tire Inflation
Pressure
Tire inflation pressure, established by Tesla, which is based on the type of tires
that are mounted on the vehicle at the factory. This information can be found
on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver’s side door
pillar.
Rim
The metal support for a tire, or tire and tube, upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Vehicle Capacity
Weight
The number of seats multiplied by 150 lb plus the rated amount of
load/luggage.
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