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2007 Buick rainier Owner Manual

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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 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
remains. See

When It Is Time for New Tires on

page 426

.

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 on page 429

.

Vehicle Capacity Weight:

The number of

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

Loading

Your Vehicle on page 330

.

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’s capacity weight
and the original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label” under

Loading

Your Vehicle on page 330

.

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