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Maximum (permissible )
inflat ion pressure
means the maximum cold infla-
tion pressure to wh ich a t ire may
be inflated. Also called "maxi -
mum inflation pressure ."
Normal occupant weight
means 150 lbs . (68 kilograms)
times the number of occupants
seated in the veh icle up to the to-
tal seating capacity of your vehi-
cle .
Occupant distribution
means distribution
of occupants
in a vehicle.
Oute r diameter
means the overall diameter of an
inflated new tire .
Overall w idth
means the linear distance be-
tween the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, inc luding
elevations due to labeling, deco-
rations, or protective bands or
ribs.
Ply
means a layer of rubber-coated
parallel cords.
Wheels
Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs. (2.3
kg) in excess of those standard
items which they replace, not pre-
viously considered in curb weight
or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim .
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90
degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see
¢
page 214, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Rein-
forced tires may be identified as
"XL", "xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF"
on the sidewall.
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