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An
alphanumeric code assigned to
a tire indicating the maximum
speed at which a tire can
operate.
The friction between
the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with
the road.
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 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
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number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See
A tire
.
The
.
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
recommended inflation pressure.
See Tire and Loading
Information Label under
.
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