Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual page 203

Wheels and Tires
Tire and Loading Glossaries
General Wheel and Tire Terms
Accessory Weight
Bead
Cold Tire Pressure
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
kPa (kilo pascal)
Maximum Inflation Pressure
Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight
Production Options Weight
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PSI (lbf/in )
Recommended Tire Inflation
Pressure
Rim
Vehicle Capacity Weight
Load Carrying Definitions
Normal occupant weight
Occupant distribution
Passenger car tire
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The combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of
items available as factory installed equipment.
The inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to the rim and form
an air tight seal. The bead is constructed of steel wires which
are wrapped, or reinforced, by the ply cords.
The air pressure in a tire that has been standing in excess of
three hours, or driven for less than one mile.
The weight of a standard vehicle, including any optional
equipment fitted, and with the correct fluid levels.
The maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with driver,
passengers, load, luggage, and equipment.
A metric unit used to measure pressure. One kilo pascal equals
approximately 0.145 psi.
The maximum pressure to which the tire should be inflated.
This pressure is given on the tire side wall in psi (lbf/in
Caution: This pressure marked on the tire is the maximum
allowed by the tire manufacturer. It is not the pressure
Tesla recommends using for Model S.
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
The combined weight of options installed which weigh in
excess of 3 lb more than the standard items that they replaced,
and are not already considered in curb or accessory weights.
Pounds per square inch (the unit used to measure tire
pressure).
Tire inflation pressure, established by Tesla, which is based on
the type of tires that are mounted on the vehicle at the factory.
This information can be found on the Tire and Loading
Information label located on the door pillar.
The metal support for a tire, or tire and tube, upon which the
tire beads are seated.
The number of seats multiplied by 150 lbs plus the rated
amount of load/luggage.
68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the number of occupants specified
in the second column of the tables for calculating load limits
(see Vehicle Loading on page 190).
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle.
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less.
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