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maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See
.
Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front axle.
See
.
Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the rear axle.
See
.
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
The metric
unit for air pressure.
A tire used on light duty trucks
and some multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs). See
Designated seating positions.
side of an 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
The
.
The
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