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Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
.
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.
load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
A
number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb). See
Designated seating positions.
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a
vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears
The
white lettering, or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/or
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
The
multipurpose vehicles.
manufacturer's recommended
.
tire inflation pressure as shown
on the tire placard. See
The
A
Vehicle
and
.
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