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Tire related term
Curb weight
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
Normal occupant weight
Occupant distribution
Production options weight
Rim
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)
Rim size designation
Rim type designation
Rim width
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity)
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, 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 second column of Table 1
lows
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously 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 assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim diameter and width
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
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
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