3988-1. Specifications
Maximum load rat-
ingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure for that tire
Maximum permissi-
ble inflation pres-
sure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner that
extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations du e to labeling, decorations, or pro-
tective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger
vehicles, and trucks, that have a gr oss vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degree s to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tireA tire designed to operate at high er loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corre sponding standard tire
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
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the
sidewall
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