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Tire related term
Occupant distribution
distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1
that follows
Production options
the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over
weight
2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim
Recommended
cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
inflation pressure
Rim
a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads
are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel
nominal diameter of the bead seat
diameter)
Rim size designation
rim diameter and width
Rim type designation
the industry of manufacturer's designation for a rim by style or code
Rim width
nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle's
weight
designated seating capacity
(Total load capacity)
Vehicle maximum
the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its
load on the tire
share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two
Meaning
CHASSIS
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