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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 pounds per

square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

Accessory Weight

: This means the combined

weight of optional accessories. Some examples of

optional accessories are, automatic transmission,

power steering, power brakes, power windows,

power seats, and air conditioning.

Aspect Ratio

: The relationship 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

: 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

: The amount of air pressure

in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch

(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up

heat from driving. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure

on page 5-54.

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.

DOT Markings

: A code molded into the sidewall

of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance

with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code

includes the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN),

an alphanumeric designator which can also identify

the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,

and date of production.

GVWR

: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-21.

GAWR FRT

: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the

front axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on

page 4-21.

GAWR RR

: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear

axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-21.

Intended Outboard Sidewall

: The side of

an asymmetrical tire, that must always face

outward when mounted on a vehicle.

Kilopascal (kPa)

: The metric unit for air pressure.

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on

light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger

vehicles.

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