tire used on passenger cars
and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Vehicle
manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown
on the tire placard. See
and
.
A pneumatic
tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
A metal support for a tire
and upon which the tire beads
are seated.
A
The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
alphanumeric code assigned
to a tire indicating the maximum
speed at which a tire can
operate.
The friction between
the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
The portion of a tire
that comes into contact with
the road.
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread
of a tire when only 1.6 mm
(1/16 in) of tread remains. See
An
Narrow
.
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a
tire's traction, temperature,
and treadwear. Ratings
are determined by tire
manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See
.
The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See
.
Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
A tire