Tire Terminology And Definitions - Pontiac 2009 G8 Owner's Manual

9-46 Vehicle Service and Care
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure The amount of
:
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
:
means the combined weight
of optional accessories.
Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio The relationship
:
of a tire's height to its width.
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.
Bead
:
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
This
Bias Ply Tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 9-49.
The tire bead contains
A pneumatic tire
:
The
:
Curb Weight The weight of a
:
motor vehicle with standard
and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil, and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings A code molded
:
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and date
of production.
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight
:
Rating. See Loading the Vehicle
on page 8-30.