Tire Terminology And Definitions
Term
Definition
B-Pillar
The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door
.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1
.
6 km) after sitting for a minimum
of three hours
.
Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per square inch) or kPa
(kilopascals)
.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire
.
The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall
.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire plac-
ard
.
Tire Placard
A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capacity, the origi-
nal equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures
.
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