Glossary Of Terms - Ranger boats RT Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

Sample Tire Label
Sample Tire Label
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY:
Tire label: A label showing the tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the trailer can
carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand,
manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. It is also referred as the DOT code.
Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.
Cold tire pressure: The tire pressure when the trailer has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or
more and prior to the trailer being pulled 1 mile (1.6 km)
Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the certification label or tire label located
on the port forward side of the trailer.
Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the trailer.
Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire upon which the tire beads are seated.
Notes:
Your RangerTrail ® Trailer
Improper weight distribution can place excessive
strain on the towing vehicle and trailer. It can also
cause the trailer to "fishtail" (sway side to side). Be sure
gear and luggage are distributed evenly in the boat.
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