GMC Sierra 2500 HD2022 Owner's Manual page 348

Intended Outboard Sidewall
of an 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
on 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
maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire can be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating The 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.
The side Normal Occupant Weight
:
of occupants a vehicle is designed to
seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb). See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 220.
Occupant Distribution
seating positions.
A tire used Outward Facing Sidewall
:
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
The
:
that is higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall of
the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
on passenger cars and some light duty
trucks and multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
The
:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown on the
tire placard. See Tire Pressure 0 348 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 220.
The number Radial Ply Tire
:
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Designated Rim
:
upon which the tire beads are seated.
The side of Sidewall
:
the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction
and the road surface. The amount of
grip provided.
Tread
A tire used
:
into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
sometimes called wear bars, that show
:
across the tread of a tire when only
1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0 357.
Vehicle Care
A pneumatic tire in
:
A metal support for a tire and
:
The portion of a tire between
:
An alphanumeric code
:
The friction between the tire
:
The portion of a tire that comes
:
Narrow bands,
:
347