Tire Terminology And Definitions - Chevrolet 2014 Malibu Owner's Manual

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(4) Construction Code
letter code is used to indicate
the type of ply construction in
the tire. The letter R means
radial ply construction; the
letter D means diagonal or bias
ply construction; and the letter B
means belted-bias ply
construction.
(5) Rim Diameter Diameter of
:
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description
These 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.
A Tire Terminology and
:
Definitions
Air Pressure
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
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
:
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt A rubber coated layer of
:
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
The amount of
:
The
:
The relationship
:
Bead The tire bead contains
:
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic 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)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
on page 10-53.
Curb Weight The weight of a
:
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
The