Lexus UX 250h 2020, Owner'S Manual

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8-1. Specifications
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Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that
contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the car-
cass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white letter-
ing, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on
the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended
for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger
vehicles
Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be
inflated
Measuring rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open splice
Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner
that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of
an inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decora-
tions, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Tire related term Meaning