Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
. Measuring rim
. Passenger car tire
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
physical dimension requirements.
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.
. 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
. Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords.
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column
of Table 1 that is appended to the
end of this section.
. Ply separation
. Open splice
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when
mounted on an a ]