Tire Terminology And Definitions - Chevrolet 2012 Volt Owner's Manual

(E) Rim Diameter Diameter of
:
the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure The amount
:
of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight The
:
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, electric
drive unit, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power
seats, and air conditioning.
These
:
Aspect Ratio
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt A rubber coated layer of
:
cords that is located between
the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
Bead The tire bead contains
:
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
on page 10 46.
The relationship Curb Weight
:
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil, and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
A pneumatic tire
:
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
The
:
date of production.
GVWR
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9 11.
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The weight of a
:
A code molded
:
Gross Vehicle Weight
: