Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies arelaid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to thecenterline of the tread.Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure ina tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) orkilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heatfrom driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56.Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motorvehicle with standard and optional equipment includingthe maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, butwithout passengers and cargo.DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of atire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehiclesafety standards. The DOT code includes the TireIdentification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designatorwhich can also identify the tire manufacturer, productionplant, brand and date of production.GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see LoadingYour Vehicle on page 4-31.GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the frontaxle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31.GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31.Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire, that must always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light dutytrucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.Load Index: An assigned number ranging from1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carryingcapacity of a tire.Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum airpressure to which a cold tire may be inflated. Themaximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at themaximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curbweight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight;and production options weight.Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants avehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31.Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.5-54
