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Example:(6) Load Index: A numerical code
which specifies the maximum load
a tire can carry at the speed
indicated by its speed symbol, at
maximum inflation pressure.
For example,“90”means 1,323 lbs
(600 kg),“89”means 1,278 lbs (580
kg).
WARNING
Load indices apply only to the
tire, not to the vehicle. Putting
a load rated tire on any vehicle
does not mean the vehicle can
be loaded up to the tire’s rated
load.
(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical
system describing a tire’s capability
to travel at established and prede-
termined speeds.
For example,“V”means 149 mph
(240 km/h)
WARNING
.
Speed ratings apply only to
the tire, not to the vehicle.
Putting a speed rated tire on
any vehicle does not mean
the vehicle can be operated
at the tire’s rated speed.
.
The speed rating is void if
the tires are worn out, da-
maged, repaired, retreaded,
or otherwise altered from
their original condition. If
tires are repaired, re-
treaded, or otherwise al-
tered, they may not be sui-
table for original equipment
tire designed loads and
speeds.
!Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
marked on the intended outboard
sidewall. The TIN is composed of
four groups. Here is a brief review of
the TIN with a breakdown of its
individual elements.
(1) Manufacturer’s Identification
Mark
(2) Tire Size
(3) Tire Type Code
(4) Date of Manufacture
The first two figures identify the
week, starting with“01”to represent
the first full week of the calendar
year; the second two figures repre-
sent the year. For example, 0101
means the 1st week of 2001.!Other markingsThe following makings are also
placed on the sidewall.
!Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which this tire may be
inflated. For example,“300 kPa
(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS”
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!Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum
permissible weight load for this tire.
For example,“MAX. LOAD 580 kg
(1279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI)
MAX. PRESS.”
WARNING
Maximum load rating applies
only to the tire, not to the
vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any vehicle does not
mean the vehicle can be
loaded up to the tire’s rated
load.!Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example,“TUBELESS STEEL
BELTED RADIAL”
!Construction
The generic name of each cord
material used in the plies (both
sidewall and tread area) of this tire.
For example,“PLIES: TREAD 2STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE-
WALL 2 POLYESTER”
!Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
For details, refer to“
Uniform tire
quality grading standards”F13-15.
&Recommended tire inflation
pressure!Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressureFor recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for your vehicle’s tires,
refer to“
Tires”F12-8.
!Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the
driver’s side B-pillar.Example:The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-
mation.!Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflationDriving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
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Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standard
tire..
Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs..
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-
face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire..
Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass..
Intended outboard sidewall(1)
The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(2)
The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that must always
face outward when mounting ona vehicle.
.
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufac-
turer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles..
Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is
rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure..
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated..
Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire..
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a)
Curb weight
(b)
Accessory weight
(c)
Vehicle capacity weight
(d)
Production options weight
.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
.
Measuring rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
physical dimension requirements..
Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants specified in the second
column of Table 1 that is appended
to the end of this section..
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified in the third column
of Table 1 that is appended to the
end of this section..
Open splice
Any parting at any junction of tread,
sidewall, or innerliner that extends
to cord material..
Outer diameter
The overall diameter of an inflated
new tire..
Overall width
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs.
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Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passen-
ger cars, multipurpose passenger
vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) or less..
Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords..
Ply separation
A parting of rubber compound
between adjacent plies..
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rub-
ber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the
load..
Production options weight
The combined weight of those
installed regular production options
weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in
excess of those standard items
which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or acces-sory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
.
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread..
Recommended inflation pres-
sure
The cold inflation pressure recom-
mended by a vehicle manufacturer..
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and at higher inflation pres-
sures than the corresponding stan-
dard tire..
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire
and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated..
Rim diameter
Nominal diameter of the bead seat..
Rim size designation
Rim diameter and width.
.
Rim type designation
The industry of manufacturer’s des-
ignation for a rim by style or code..
Rim width
Nominal distance between rim
flanges..
Section width
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or pro-
tective bands..
Sidewall
That portion of a tire between the
tread and bead..
Sidewall separation
The parting of the rubber compound
from the cord material in the side-
wall..
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
testing, and it may be any rim listed
as appropriate for use with that tire..
Tread
That portion of a tire that comes into
contact with the road.
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