9-1 . Specifications
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Rim
Rim diameter ( Wheel diameter )
Rim size designation
Rim type designation Rim width
Vehicle capacity weight ( Total load capacity )
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Vehicle normal load on the tire
Weather side
Bead
Bead separation
Bias ply tire
Carcass
Chunking Cord
Tire related term
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim diameter and width
Meaning
The industry manufacturer ’ s designation for a rim by style or code
Nominal distance between rim flanges
The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb . ( 68 kg ) times the vehicle ’ s designated seating capacity
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight , and dividing by two
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of curb weight , accessory weight , and normal occupant
weight ( distributed in accordance with Table 1 * below ), and dividing by two
The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires , wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim
A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
The tire structure , except tread and sidewall rubber which , when inflated , bears the load
The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
The strands forming the plies in the tire
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Vehicle specifications