Tires & Wheels; Glossary Of Tire And Loading Terminology; Basic Tire Maintenance - JLG T500J Operation And Safety Manual

7.4 TIRES & WHEELS

Glossary of Tire and Loading Terminology

1. Cold Inflation Pressure - The pressure in the tire before you
drive.The term cold does not relate to the outside tempera-
ture. Rather, a cold tire is one that has not been driven on for at
least three hours.
2. Gross Axle Weight Rating/Maximum Axle Road Mass - The
maximum weight that any axle can support, as published on
the VIN label on the front left side of the trailer. Actual weight
determined by weighing each axle on a public scale, with the
trailer attached to the towing vehicle.
3. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating/Maximum Laden Mass/
Aggregate Trailer Mass - The maximum weight of the fully
loaded trailer, as published on the VIN label. Actual weight
determined by weighing trailer on a scale, without being
attached to the towing vehicle.
4. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure - The maximum
cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
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5. Production Options or Accessory Weight - Weight of options
or accessories not included in the base weight of the trailer.
Reference section 2.
6. Recommended Inflation Pressure - This is the inflation pres-
sure provided by the vehicle manufacturer on the VIN Label.
7. Vehicle Capacity Weight - The maximum cargo weight the
trailer is designed to carry.

Basic Tire Maintenance

Properly maintained tires improve the stopping, traction, and
load-carrying capability of your vehicle. Under inflated tires and
overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure. Therefore, to
avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure, you should maintain
proper tire pressure, observe tire and vehicle load limits, avoid
road hazards, and regularly inspect your tires.
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