GMC Sierra 2008 Owner's Manual page 466

GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
:
front axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36.
GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear
:
axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
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
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
pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The
maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
5-74
The side of
:
A tire used on
:
The maximum air
:
The load rating for a tire
:
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-36.
Occupant Distribution
positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
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 that is higher
or deeper than the same moldings on the other
sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
passenger cars and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
manufacturer's recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire placard. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-76 and
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36.
The sum of
:
The number of
:
Designated seating
:
The side of an
:
A tire used on
:
Vehicle
: