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GAWR RR
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear
:
axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 .
Intended Outboard Sidewall
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
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.
6-70
The side of an
:
A tire used on light
:
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 the Vehicle on
page 5 33 .
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.
The sum of
:
The number of
:
Designated seating
:
The side of an
:
A tire used on
:
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