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positions.
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 cars and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
manufacturer's recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire placard. See
A pneumatic tire in which the
ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
A metal support for a tire and upon which
the tire beads are seated.
The portion of a tire between the tread
and the bead.
Designated seating
The side of an
A tire used on
Vehicle
and
.
An alphanumeric code assigned
to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
The friction between the tire and the
road surface. The amount of grip provided.
The portion of a tire that comes into
contact with the road.
called wear bars, that show across the tread of
a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
remains. See
.
A tire information system that
provides consumers with ratings for a tire's
traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings
are determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire. See
designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs
(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See
.
Narrow bands, sometimes
.
The number of
6-57
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