Tire Terminology And Definitions - Fiat 2015 500e Owner's Manual

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Tire Terminology And Definitions

Term Definition
B-Pillar 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
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three
hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per
5
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation
pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehi-
Tire Placard
cle's loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the
recommended cold tire inflation pressures.