2015 Hyundai Genesis Owners Manual

Tire terminology and defini-
tions
Air Pressure
The  amount   of  air  inside  the   tire
pressing   outward  on   the  tire.   Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Belt
Cold Tire Pressure
A rubber coated layer of cords that is     The amount of  air pressure in a tire,
located  between  the  plies  and  the     measured in pounds per square inch
tread. Cords may be made from steel    (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire
or other reinforcing materials.
has built up heat from driving.
Bead
Curb Weight
The  tire  bead  contains  steel  wires     This  means  the  weight of  a  motor
wrapped by steel cords that  hold the     vehicle  with  standard  and  optional
Accessory Weight
This means  the combined weight  of
optional  accessories.  Some  exam-
tire onto the rim.
equipment  including   the  maximum
capacity of  fuel, oil and  coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
ples   of  optional   accessories    are     Bias Ply Tire
automatic
transmission,
power
A  pneumatic tire  in  which the  plies
are laid at alternate angles less  than
seats, and air conditioning.
DOT Markings
90
degrees  to the  centerline  of the     A code  molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that  the tire is  in com-
pliance with  the U.S. Department  of
Transportation  motor  vehicle  safety
standards. The  DOT  code  includes
the Tire Identification  Number (TIN),
an  alphanumeric  designator   which
can also identify the tire  manufactur-
er, production  plant, brand and  date
of production.
tread.
Aspect Ratio
The relationship  of a  tire's height  to
its width.
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7-55
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