Tire Terminology And Definitions - Chrysler 200 Convertible 2014 User Manual

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Tire Terminology And Definitions

Term
B-Pillar
Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure
Maximum Inflation
Pressure
Recommended Cold Tire
Inflation Pressure
Tire Placard
The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front
door.
Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not
been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting
for a three hour period. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation
pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the
tire placard.
A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle's loading
capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation
pressures.
Definition