Chevrolet 2009 Corvette Owner's Manual page 343

GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear
:
axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-23.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure.
:
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index An assigned number ranging
:
from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
The side of an
:
A tire used on
:
The maximum
:
The load rating for a tire
:
The sum of
:
Normal Occupant Weight
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 4-23.
Occupant Distribution
positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that
faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
The side of the tire that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same moldings on the other
sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
passenger cars and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
manufacturer's recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire placard.
See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-71
and Loading the Vehicle on page 4-23.
The number of
:
Designated seating
:
The side of an
:
A tire used on
:
Vehicle
:
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