7. Repeat with each tire, including the
spare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher
inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure
there are no nails or other objects
embedded that could poke a hole in the
tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there
are no gouges, cuts, bulges, cracks or
other irregularities.
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Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE
tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure,
and the maximum weight the vehicle can
carry.
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.
Inflation Pressure:
A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
kPa:
Kilopascal, the metric unit for air
pressure.
psi:
Pounds per square inch, the English
unit for air pressure.
B-pillar:
The structural member at the
side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE):
Describes
components originally equipped on the
vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit:
The maximum value
of the combination weight of occupants
and cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire:
Area of the tire
next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire:
Area between
the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire:
Area on the
perimeter of the tire that contacts the road
when it's mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacity
means the total
allowable number of vehicle occupants.
Seating capacity is described on the tire
label.
Production options weight
is the
combination weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 2.3
kilograms in excess of the standard items
which they replace, and not previously
considered in the curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim.
Rim
is the metal support (wheel) for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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