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(D) Construction Code: A 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.

(E) Rim Diameter

: Diameter of the wheel in

inches.

(F) Load Range

: Load Range.

(G) Service Description: The service description

indicates the load index and speed rating of a tire.

If two numbers are given as in the example,

120/116, then this represents the load index for

single versus dual wheel usage (single/dual). 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 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 5-73.

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.

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