Chevrolet EXPRESS - 2011 Manual page 328

The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in psi (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascal).
This means the combined
weight of optional accessories.
Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air
conditioning.
The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
A rubber coated layer of
cords that is located between
the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch) before a tire has
built up heat from driving. See
The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
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
.
.
Rating for the front axle.
See
.
Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle.
See
.
A code molded
Gross Axle Weight