Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressurein a tire, measured in pounds per square inch(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built upheat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 402.Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motorvehicle with standard and optional equipmentincluding the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, andcoolant, but without passengers and cargo.DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewallof a tire signifying that the tire is in compliancewith the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT codeincludes the Tire Identification Number (TIN),an alphanumeric designator which can also identifythe tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,and date of production.GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 321.GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for thefront axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 321.GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for therear axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 321.Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire, that must always face outwardwhen mounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used onlight duty trucks and some multipurpose passengervehicles.Load Index: An assigned number rangingfrom 1 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.The maximum air pressure is molded ontothe sidewall.Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tireat the maximum permissible inflation pressurefor that tire.Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum ofcurb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacityweight, and production options weight.Normal Occupant Weight: The number ofoccupants a vehicle is designed to seat multipliedby 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicleon page 321.398
