Maintenance
Tire terminology and definitions
Curb Weight: This means the weight Load ratings: The maximum load
of a motor vehicle with standard and that a tire is rated to carry for a given
optional equipment including the max- inflation pressure.
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 kilo-
pascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmis-
sion, power seats, and air conditioning.
imum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
Load Index: An assigned number
but without passengers and cargo.
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
DOT Markings: A code molded into sponds to the load carrying capacity
the sidewall of a tire signifying that of a tire.
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
code includes the Tire Identification
mum air pressure is molded onto the
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
sidewall.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
that is located between the plies and GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
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.
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
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
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).
Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
air pressure in a tire, measured in
Light truck (LT) tire: A tire designat-
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
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