Black plate (59,1)
GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care
10-59
GAWR FRT
:
Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9
‑
23
.
GAWR RR
:
Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9
‑
23
.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:
The metric
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT
‐
Metric) Tire
:
A
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index
:
An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
:
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:
The
load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight
:
The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
:
The
number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs). See
Vehicle
Load Limits on page 9
‑
23
.
Occupant Distribution
:
Designated seating positions.
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
Tire
Pressure on page 10
‑
61
and
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9
‑
23
.
