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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.

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