Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
Vehicle Care
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GAWR FRT
:
Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the front axle. See
GAWR RR
:
Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the rear axle. See
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.
Load Index
:
An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds
to the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
:
The
maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire can be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:
The load rating
for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
:
The
sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and production
options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
:
The number
of occupants a vehicle is designed to
seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb). See
Occupant Distribution
:
Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
:
The side of
an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The side of the
tire that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall of
the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
:
A tire used
on passenger cars and some light duty
trucks and multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown on the
tire placard. See
and
.
Radial Ply Tire
:
A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim
:
A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall
:
The portion of a tire between
the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
:
An alphanumeric code
assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction
:
The friction between the tire
and the road surface. The amount of
grip provided.
Tread
:
The portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road.