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Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 toRecommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacitymanufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and of a tire. shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum airon page 5-72 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42. pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated. TheRadial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the MaximumLoadRating: The load rating for a tire at thecenterline of the tread. maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire.Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curbbeads are seated. weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight;Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and and production options weight.the bead. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants aSpeed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 poundstire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-42.can operate. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.Traction: The friction between the tire and the road Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetricalsurface. The amount of grip provided. tire that has a particular side that faces outwardTread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire thatwith the road. contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bearsTreadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes manufacturer, brand and or model name molding that iscalled “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire higher or deeper than the same moldings on thewhen only 2/32 inch of tread remains. See When It other sidewall of the tire.Is Time for New Tires on page 5-75. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. 5-71

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