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. Maximum inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated .
. Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire .
. Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of :
( a ) Curb weight ( b ) Accessory weight ( c ) Vehicle capacity weight ( d ) Production options weight
. Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated .
. Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements .
. Normal occupant weight 150 lbs ( 68 kg ) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1 that is appended to the end of this section .
. Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle
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as specified in the third column of Table 1 that is appended to the end of this section .
. Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread , sidewall , or innerliner that extends to cord material .
. Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire .
. Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire , including elevations due to labeling , decorations , or protective bands or ribs .
. Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars , multipurpose passenger vehicles , and trucks , that have a gross vehicle weight rating ( GVWR ) of 10,000 lbs ( 4,535 kg ) or less .
. Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords .
. Ply separation A parting of rubber compound
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between adjacent plies .
. Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber , chemicals , fabric and steel or other materials , that , when mounted on an automotive wheel , provides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load .
. Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5.1 lbs ( 2.3 kg ) in excess of those standard items which they replace , not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight , including heavy duty brakes , ride levelers , roof rack , heavy duty battery , and special trim .
. Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread .
. Recommended inflation pressure
The cold inflation pressure recom-
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