Cadillac 2010 SRX Crossover Owner's Manual

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9-58 Vehicle CareRadial Ply Tire : A pneumatictire in which the ply cords thatextend to the beads are laid at90 degrees to the centerline ofthe tread.Rim : A metal support for a tireand upon which the tire beadsare seated.Sidewall : The portion of a tirebetween the tread and the bead.Speed Rating : Analphanumeric code assigned toa tire indicating the maximumspeed at which a tire canoperate.Traction : The friction betweenthe tire and the road surface.The amount of grip provided.Tread : The portion of a tirethat comes into contact withthe road.Treadwear Indicators : Narrowbands, sometimes called wearbars, that show across thetread of a tire when only 1.6 mm(1/16 inch) of tread remains.See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 9‑68.UTQGS (Uniform Tire QualityGrading Standards) : A tireinformation system that providesconsumers with ratings for atire's traction, temperature,and treadwear. Ratings aredetermined by tiremanufacturers usinggovernment testing procedures.The ratings are molded into thesidewall of the tire. See UniformTire Quality Grading onpage 9‑71.Vehicle Capacity Weight :The number of designatedseating positions multiplied by68 kg (150 lbs) plus the ratedcargo load. See Vehicle LoadLimits on page 8‑11.Vehicle Maximum Load on theTire : Load on an individual tiredue to curb weight, accessoryweight, occupant weight, andcargo weight.Vehicle Placard : A labelpermanently attached to avehicle showing the vehicle'scapacity weight and the originalequipment tire size andrecommended inflation pressure.See “Tire and LoadingInformation Label” under VehicleLoad Limits on page 8‑11.