GAWR RR:
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear
axle. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 330
.
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 may 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 150 lbs (68 kg). See
on page 330
.
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
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 419
and
Your Vehicle on page 330
.
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