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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

Tire Pressure

0

297

and

Vehicle Load Limits

0

197

.

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.

Treadwear Indicators

:

Narrow bands,

sometimes called wear bars, that show
across the tread of a tire when only
1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See

When It Is Time for New Tires

0

304

.

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards)

:

A tire information system

that provides consumers with ratings
for a tire's traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined by
tire manufacturers using government
testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
See

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

0

306

.

Vehicle Capacity Weight

:

The number

of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb) plus the
rated cargo load. See

Vehicle Load

Limits

0

197

.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire

:

Load on an individual tire due to curb
weight, accessory weight, occupant
weight, and cargo weight.

Vehicle Placard

:

A label permanently

attached to a vehicle showing the
vehicle capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See

Tire and Loading

Information Label

under

Vehicle Load

Limits

0

197

.

Tire Pressure

Tires need the correct amount of air
pressure to operate effectively.

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Warning

Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good. Underinflated
tires, or tires that do not have
enough air, can result in:

.

Tire overloading and overheating,
which could lead to a blowout.

.

Premature or irregular wear.

.

Poor handling.

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