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A rubber coated layer of
cords that is located between
the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See
.
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
molded into the 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
The
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
Rating. See
The weight of a
A code
Gross Vehicle Weight
.
Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front axle.
See
.
Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the rear axle.
See
.
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
The metric
unit for air pressure.
A tire used on light duty trucks
and some multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
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