Cadillac 2014 ATS Owner's Manual page 333

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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
alphanumeric 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.
and
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
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
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
Narrow
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A tire
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The
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
cargo load. See
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Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
A label
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
Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively.
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