Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349135) - 2018 - crc - 5/1/17
VEHICLE CARE
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Outward Facing Sidewall
:
The
side of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a
vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper
than the same moldings on the
other sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
:
A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation
Pressure
:
Vehicle manufacturer's
recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire
placard.
See
and
Radial Ply Tire
:
A pneumatic tire
in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
Rim
:
A metal support for a tire
and upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Sidewall
:
The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
:
An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating
the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction
:
The friction between
the tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread
:
The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
:
Narrow
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread of
a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
of tread remains. See
.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards)
:
A tire
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire's
traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined
by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See
Vehicle Capacity Weight
:
The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated cargo
load. See
.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire
:
Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
:
A label
permanently attached to a vehicle
showing the vehicle capacity
weight and the original equipment
tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See
“
Tire and
Loading Information Label
”
under
.