3968-1. Specifications
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the ti re extending to cord
material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange
tire and rim system i n 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 cav-
ity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads
and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming th e inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating
medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord
material in the carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side
that must always fa ce outward when
mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by i ts manufacturer as
primarily intended for use on lightweight
trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to
carry for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire
Tire related termMeaning
3978-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Maximum permissible inflation
pressureThe 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 splice
Any parting at any junction of tread, side-
wall, or innerliner that extends to cord
material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labe ling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for us e on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and
trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated 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 materi-
als, that, when mount ed on an automotive
wheel, provides the tr action and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substan-
tially 90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads
and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, exclud-
ing elevations due to labeling, decoration,
or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a ti re between the tread
and bead
Tire related termMeaning
438Alphabetical Index
Conventional cruise control indi-cator ................................... 352
Electric power steering ......... 350
EyeSight warning light.......... 353
High coolant temperature ..... 348
LED headlight warning light . 353
Low engine oil pressure ....... 349
Low fuel level ....................... 351
Malfunction indicator lamp ... 349
Master warning light ............. 353
Open door warning............... 351
RAB warning light................. 353
Seat belt reminder light 351, 352
Slip indicator......................... 350
SRH warning light ................ 352
SRS ...................................... 349
Tire pressure ........................ 354
Warning messages................. 357
Warning reflector storage box ............................................... 282
Washer Checking .............................. 311
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 266
Switch................................... 165
Washing and waxing .............. 288
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 143
Load limits ............................ 143
Weight .................................. 380
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 319
Size ...................................... 386
Window lock switch ............... 130
Windows Power windows .................... 129
Rear window defogger ......... 272
Washer ................................. 165
Windshield wipers .................. 165
Winter driving tips .................. 266
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function ....... 112 Locking/Unlocking ................103
Replacing the battery ...........328
