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Tire Terminology and DeﬁnitionsCurb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingthe maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressurewithout passengers and cargo. is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) orDOTMarkings: A code molded into the sidewall of a kilopascal (kPa). tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weightDepartment of Transportation motor vehicle safety of optional accessories. Some examples of optionalstandards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identiﬁcation accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can power brakes, power windows, power seats, and airalso identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, conditioning. brand and date of production. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height toGVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading its width. Your Vehicle on page 4-42. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedGAWRFRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be madeaxle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42. from steel or other reinforcing materials.GAWRRR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped bysee Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42. steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies areasymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to themounted on a vehicle. centerline of the tread. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Cold Inﬂation Pressure: The amount of air pressure inThere are 6.9 kPa’s to one psi. a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) orLight Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heattrucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. from driving. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-72. 5-70

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