Equipter RB4000, Руководство оператора

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Overall width – The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs.
Ply – A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords.
Ply separation – A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies.
Pneumatic tire – A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load.
Production options weight – The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing
over 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered
in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire – A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Recommended inflation pressure – This is the inflation pressure provided by the vehicle manufacturer
on the Tire Information label and on the Certification/VIN tag.
Reinforced tire – A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire.
Rim – A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
– This means the nominal diameter of the bead seat.
Rim size designation
– This means the rim diameter and width.
Rim type designation
– This means the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code.
Rim width
– This means the nominal distance between rim flanges.
Section width
– The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands.
Sidewall
– That portion of a tire between the tread and bead.
Sidewall separation – The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall.
Special Trailer (ST) tire – The “ST” is an indication the tire is for trailer use only.
Test rim – The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire.
Tread – That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
Tread rib – A tread section running circumferentially around a tire.
Tread separation – Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass.
Treadwear indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
Vehicle capacity weight – The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs.) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity.