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GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-13690468) - 2021 - CRC - 2/18/20
Vehicle Care 343
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure
:
The amount of air inside
the tire pressing outward on each
square inch of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi
(pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:
The combined
weight of optional accessories. Some
examples of optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:
The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt
:
A rubber coated layer of cords
between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
Bead
:
The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that hold
the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:
A pneumatic tire in which
the plies are laid at alternate angles
less than 90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:
The amount of air
pressure in a tire, measured in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square
inch) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See
Tire Pressure 0 345 .
Curb Weight
:
The weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:
A code molded into the
sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The
DOT code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand, and date of production.
GVWR
:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222 .
GAWR FRT
:
Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the front axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 222 .
GAWR RR
:
Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 222 .
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side
of an asymmetrical tire that must
always face outward when mounted on
a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:
The metric unit for air
pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
:
A tire used
on light duty trucks and some
multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index
:
An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds
to the load carrying capacity of a tire.