Lexus SC 430 2006 Owner's Manual page 334

Tire related term
Intended outboard
sidewall
Occupant distribution
Recommended inflation
pressure
Rim
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)
Rim size designation
Rim type designation
Rim width
Vehicle maximum load on
the tire
Vehicle normal load on the
tire
Weather side
*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
Designated seating capac-
ity, Number of occupants
2 through 4
5 through 10
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle.
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1* below.
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer.
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated.
Nominal diameter of the bead seat.
Rim diameter and width.
The industry manufacturer' s designation for a rim by
style or code.
Nominal distance between rim flanges.
The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two.
The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of curb weight, acces-
sory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing it by two.
The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire.
Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupants
2
3
6-1. Specifications
Definition
Occupant distribution in a
normally loaded vehicle
2 in front
2 in front, 1 in second seat
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