Cadillac 2012 CTS-V Owner's Manual page 393

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.
An alpha-
numeric 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.
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the
tread of a tire when only
1.6 mm (1/16 in) 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
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The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See
.
Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the
original equipment tire size
and recommended inflation
pressure. See Tire and Loading
Information Label under
.
A label
.