Wilson Trailer GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK, Owner'S Manual

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Tire Safety Information
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Hitch Weight
The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler.
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 carcass.
Intended outboard sidewall
The sidewall that contains a white-wall, bears white lettering 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 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 inflation pressure for
that tire.
Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
Measuring rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements.
Pin Weight
The downward force applied to the 5th wheel or gooseneck ball, by the
trailer kingpin or gooseneck coupler.