Buick Encore 2022 Owner's Manual page 196

Bead The tire bead contains steel
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wires wrapped by steel cords that hold
the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which
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the plies are laid at alternate angles
less than 90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air
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pressure in a tire, measured in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square
inch) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure 0 196.
Curb Weight The weight of a motor
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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
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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.
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See Vehicle Load Limits 0 130.
GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating
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for the front axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 130.
GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating
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for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 130.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that must
always face outward when mounted on
a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air
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pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
on light duty trucks and some
multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index An assigned number
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ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds
to the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire can be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and production
options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
The side
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of occupants a vehicle is designed to
seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb). See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 130.
Occupant Distribution
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
A tire used
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an 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
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