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7. 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.
8. Check the sidewalls to make sure there
are no gouges, cuts, bulges, cracks or
other irregularities.
Glossary Of Terms
Tire Placard
A label indicating the OE (Original Equip
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ment) 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.