Black plate (69,1)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care
10-69
(E) Rim Diameter
:
Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description
:
These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure
:
The amount
of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in psi (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascal).
Accessory Weight
:
This
means the combined weight
of optional accessories.
Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:
The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt
:
A rubber coated layer of
cords that is located between
the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
Bead
:
The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:
A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:
The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See
Tire Pressure
on page 10
‑
72
.
Curb Weight
:
The weight of
a motor vehicle with standard
and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil, and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
