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Accessory weight
– The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to
the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not).
Bead
– The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
– This is the breakdown of the bond between components in the bead.
Bias ply tire
– A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Carcass
– The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated, bears the load.
Chunking
– The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall.
Cold inflation pressure
– The pressure in the tire before you drive.
Cord
– The strands forming the plies in the tire.
Cord separation
– The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds.
Cracking
– Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner liner of the tire extending to cord material.
CT
– A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim
flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire.
Curb weight
– The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine.
Extra load tire
– A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire.
Groove
– The space between two adjacent tread ribs.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
– The maximum weight that any axle can support, as published on the
Certification / VIN label on the front left side of the trailer. Actual weight determined by weighing each
axle on a public scale, with the trailer attached to the towing vehicle.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
– The maximum weight of the fully loaded trailer, as published on the
Certification/VIN label. Actual weight determined by weighing trailer on a public scale, without being
attached to the towing vehicle.
Hitch Weight
– The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler.
G L O S S A R Y O F T I R E T E R M I N O L O G Y
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight
may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity calculated in Step # 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult the tow vehicle’s manual to determine how this weight transfer reduces the available cargo
and luggage capacity of your vehicle.
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