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A rubber coated layer of
cords 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.
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
The
date of production.
Rating. See
Rating for the front axle. See
A code molded
Gross Vehicle Weight
.
Gross Axle Weight
.
Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
.
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
The metric
unit for air pressure.
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
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