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Tire related term
Accessory weight
Curb weight
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
Normal occupant
weight
Occupant distribu-
tion
Production options
weight
Rim
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designa-
tion
Rim width
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic transmission <hybrid transmission>, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column
*
of Table 1
below
The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
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
The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by style or code
Nominal distance between rim flanges
The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle's designated seating capacity
8-1. Specifications
Meaning
*
that follows
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