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GX460_OM_OM60Q09U_(U)8-1. Specifications
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s
designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s desi gnated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing 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 dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
BeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped
or reinforced by ply cords an d that is shaped to fit the
rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in the
bead
Bias ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at altern ate angles substantially less
than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming th e plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning
637Alphabetical index
GX460_OM_OM60Q09U_(U)
WeightCargo capacity .................................... 169
Load limits............................................... 169
Weight.................................................... 570
Wheels ...................................................... 487 Replacing wheels ...............................487
Size ........................................................... 578
Window glasses ..................................... 150
Window lock switch ............................. 150
Windows ................................................... 150 Power windows ................................... 150
Rear window defogger.................... 391
Windshield wipers .....................................213
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster .......................213
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .....................................................214
Windshield wiper de-icer ...................391
Winter driving tips.................................377
Wireless remote control ...................... 94 Locking/Unlocking..............................98
Replacing the battery ........................ 491
WMA disc
*
XM
® Satellite Radio*
X
*: For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
