572 6-1. Specifications
Tire size■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
■ Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
576 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two
614 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 172
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 563
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................99
Engine immobilizer system .....96
Tire inflation pressure ............. 460
Tire information Glossary ................................ 575
Size ....................................... 572
Tire identification number ...... 571
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 573
Tires Chains ................................... 229
Checking ............................... 454
If you have a flat tire .............. 520
Inflation pressure................... 460
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 455
Replacing .............................. 520
Rotating tires ......................... 454
Size ....................................... 561
Snow tires ............................. 229
Spare tire............................... 520
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 454, 508
Warning light ......................... 508 Tools ......................................... 520
Total load capacity .................. 228
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 234
Trailer towing ........................ 233
TRAC ......................................... 209
Traction control ....................... 209
Trip information ....................... 172
Trip meter ................................. 172
Trunk Opener .................................... 61
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 62
Wattage................................. 563
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch ................................... 168
Wattage................................. 563
Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 385
Wattage................................. 563
Vanity mirrors .......................... 385
Vehicle data recordings ............ 23
Vehicle identification number ................................... 552
Vehicle stability control .......... 209
VSC ........................................... 209T
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