Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Tires
The Maserati GranTurismo is
a performance automobile,
tire wear must be checked
regularly and worn tires must be
replaced. Tire wear will vary and
depends on driving habits and
conditions.
Glossary of tire terminology
“Tire Information Placard (label)”
is a placard/label, showing the OE
(original equipment) tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure, and
the maximum weight the vehicle can
carry.
“Tire Identification Number (TIN)” : A
number on the side wall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size and date of manufacture.
“Inflation pressure” : A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
“Standard load” : A class of P-metric
or Metric tires designed to carry a
maximum load at a specified psi
rating.
“Extra load” : A class of P-metric
or metric tires designed to carry a
heavier maximum load at a specified
psi rating.
“kPa” : Kilopascal, a metric unit of air
pressure.
“PSI” : Pounds per square inch, a
standard unit of air pressure.
“B-pillar” : The structural member at
the side of the vehicle behind the
front door.
“Bead area of the tire” : Area of the
tire next to the rim.
“Side wall of the tire” : Area between
the bead area and the tread.
“Tread Area of the tire” : Area of the
perimeter of the tire that contacts the
road when mounted on the vehicle.
“Rim” : The metal support (wheel)
for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated.
“Cold tire pressure” : The tires are
considered to be cold when they
have the same temperature as the
surrounding (ambient air) meaning
that the car has been stationary
for a minimum of 3 hours, or has
been driven less than 1 mile. Adjust
pressures only in ambient conditions.
“Maximum inflation pressure” : Is
the greatest amount of air pressure
that should ever be put in the
tire. This rating is established by
th tire manufacturer. Use only the
recommended inflation pressure.
“Recommended inflation pressure” :
Inflation pressure, established by
Maserati which is based on the
type of tires that are mounted on a
vehicle at the factory. This inflation
pressure is affected by the number of
occupants in the vehicle, the amount
of cargo and the speed at which the
vehicle will be driven for a prolonged
period. This information can be found
on the tire inflation placard (label)
located on the driver’s side B-pillar
and in the tire inflation table in this
owner’s manual.