Maintenance
Tire terminology and definitions Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
Air Pressure: The amount of air air pressure in a tire, measured in side of an asymmetrical tire, that
inside the tire pressing outward on kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per must always face outward when
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in square inch (psi) before a tire has mounted on a vehicle.
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per built up heat from driving.
square inch (psi).
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
Curb Weight: This means the weight air pressure.
Accessory Weight: This means the of a motor vehicle with standard and
combined weight of optional acces- optional equipment including the
sories. Some examples of optional maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
accessories are, automatic transaxle coolant, but without passengers 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.
power seats, and air conditioning.
cargo.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a DOT Markings: The DOT code
tire's height to its width.
includes
the
Tire
Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
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.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
hold the tire onto the rim.
Rating for the Front Axle.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight The sum of curb weight; accessory
which the plies are laid at alternate Rating for the Rear axle.
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg
(150
pounds).
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