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NOTE

Some spare tires require higher
inflation pressure.

8. Visually inspect the tires to make

sure there are no nails or other
objects embedded that could poke
a hole in the tire and cause an air
leak.

9. Check the sidewalls to make sure

there are no gouges, cuts, bulges,
cracks or other irregularities.

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Glossary of Terms

Tire Placard:

 A label indicating the OE

tire sizes, recommended inflation
pressure, and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.

Tire Identification Number (TIN):

 A

number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size, and date of manufacture.

Inflation Pressure:

 A measure of the

amount of air in a tire.

kPa:

 Kilopascal, the metric unit for air

pressure.

psi:

 Pounds per square inch, the

English unit for air pressure.

B-pillar:

 The structural member at the

side of the vehicle behind the front
door.

Original Equipment (OE):

 Describes

components originally equipped on
the vehicle.

Vehicle Load Limit:

 The maximum

value of the combination weight of
occupants and cargo.

Bead Area of the Tire:

 Area of the tire

next to the rim.

Sidewall Area of the Tire:

 Area

between the bead area and the tread.

Tread Area of the Tire:

 Area on the

perimeter of the tire that contacts the
road when it's mounted on the
vehicle.
 

Seating capacity

 means the total

allowable number of vehicle
occupants. Seating capacity is
described on the tire label.
 

Production options weight

 is the

combination weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 2.3
kilograms in excess of the standard
items which they replace, and not
previously considered in the curb
weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof
rack, heavy duty battery, and special
trim.
 

Rim

 is the metal support (wheel) for a

tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

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