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6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related term
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Maximum inflation
pressure
Recommended infla-
tion pressure
Accessory weight
Curb weight
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
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Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Meaning
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