294 VEHICLE CAREBias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire inwhich the plies are laid atalternate angles less than90 degrees to the centerline of thetread.Cold Tire Pressure : The amountof air pressure in a tire, measuredin kPa (kilopascal) or psi (poundsper square inch) before a tire hasbuilt up heat from driving. SeeTire Pressure 0 296.Curb Weight : The weight of amotor vehicle with standard andoptional equipment including themaximum capacity of fuel, oil, andcoolant, but without passengersand cargo.DOT Markings : A code moldedinto the sidewall of a tiresignifying that the tire is incompliance with the U.S.Department of Transportation(DOT) Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. The DOT code includesthe Tire Identification Number(TIN), an alphanumeric designatorwhich can also identify the tiremanufacturer, production plant,brand, and date of production.GVWR : Gross Vehicle WeightRating. See Vehicle Load Limits0 185.GAWR FRT : Gross Axle WeightRating for the front axle. SeeVehicle Load Limits 0 185.GAWR RR : Gross Axle WeightRating for the rear axle. SeeVehicle Load Limits 0 185.Intended Outboard Sidewall :The side of an asymmetrical tirethat must always face outwardwhen mounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unitfor air pressure.Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : Atire used on light duty trucks andsome multipurpose passengervehicles.Load Index : An assigned numberranging from 1 to 279 thatcorresponds to the load carryingcapacity of a tire.Maximum Inflation Pressure :The maximum air pressure towhich a cold tire can be inflated.The maximum air pressure ismolded onto the sidewall.Maximum Load Rating : The loadrating for a tire at the maximumpermissible inflation pressure forthat tire.Maximum Loaded VehicleWeight : The sum of curb weight,accessory weight, vehicle capacityweight, and production optionsweight.Normal Occupant Weight : Thenumber of occupants a vehicle isdesigned to seat multiplied by68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle LoadLimits 0 185.Occupant Distribution :Designated seating positions.
