Chevrolet 2010 Corvette Convertible Owner's Manual page 380

Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the
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ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which
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the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread
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and the bead.
Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned
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to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction The friction between the tire and the
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road surface. The amount of grip provided.
Tread The portion of a tire that comes into
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contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
called wear bars, that show across the tread
of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
remains. See
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Narrow bands, sometimes
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UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards) A tire information system that
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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
Vehicle Capacity Weight
designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs
(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See
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Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached
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to a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity
weight and the original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure. See Tire and
Loading Information Label under
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The number of
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Load on an
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