Buick 2013 LaCrosse Owner's Manual page 309

model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall
of the tire.
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
.
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.
between the tread and the bead.
alphanumeric code assigned to
A a tire indicating the maximum
speed at which a tire can
operate.
the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with
the road.
and
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
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a
The portion of a tire
An
The friction between
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.
A tire
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
.
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 label
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and
The