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( 2) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounting on a vehicle.
. Light truck( LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
. Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
. 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 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 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.
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