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in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See
.
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.
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.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. See
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
rear axle. See
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The amount of air pressure
.
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
pressure.
duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
.
weight, and production options weight.
.
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See
.
The side of an
The metric unit for air
A tire used on light
An assigned number ranging from
The maximum
The load rating for a
The number of
The sum of
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