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Maximum Load Rating
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for
that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 5 19.
Occupant Distribution
positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
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
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.
The load rating for a tire
:
The sum of
:
The number of
:
Designated seating
:
The side of an
:
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
passenger cars and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
manufacturer's recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire placard. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 64 and Loading
the Vehicle on page 5 19 .
Radial Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
:
cords that extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Rim
A metal support for a tire and upon which
:
the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the tread
:
and the bead.
Speed Rating
An alphanumeric code assigned
:
to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction
The friction between the tire and the
:
road surface. The amount of grip provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into
:
contact with the road.
A tire used on
:
Vehicle
:
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