Glossary of tire terminology
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Tire label:
A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle
can carry.
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Tire Identification Number (TIN):
A number on the sidewall of
each tire providing information about the tire brand and
manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture. Also referred
to as DOT code.
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Inflation pressure:
A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
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Standard load:
A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a
maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing
the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s
load carrying capability.
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Extra load:
A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a
heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].
Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase
the tire’s load carrying capability.
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kPa:
Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
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PSI:
Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.
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Cold inflation pressure:
The tire pressure when the vehicle has
been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and
prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile (1.6 km).
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Recommended inflation pressure:
The cold inflation pressure found
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on
the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
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B-pillar:
The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the
front door.
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Bead area of the tire:
Area of the tire next to the rim.
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Sidewall of the tire:
Area between the bead area and the tread.
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Tread area of the tire:
Area of the perimeter of the tire that
contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle.
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Rim:
The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated.
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly
inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
without appearing flat.
2006 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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