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Wheels and Tires
Tires and Wheels Glossary
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those items replaced) of
items available as factory installed equipment.
Bead
The inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to the rim and form
an air-tight seal. The bead is constructed of steel wires which
are wrapped, or reinforced, by the ply cords.
COLD tire pressure
The air pressure in a tire which has been standing in excess of
3 hours, or driven for less than 1 mile (2 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a standard vehicle, including any optional
equipment fitted, and with the correct fluid levels.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an
axle on the vehicle.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permissible weight of a vehicle with driver,
passengers, load, luggage, and equipment.
kPa (kilo pascal)
A metric unit used to measure pressure. One kilo pascal equals
approximately 0.145 PSI.
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum pressure to which the tire should be inflated.
This pressure is given on the tire sidewall in PSI (lbf/in 2 ).
This pressure is the maximum allowed by
the tire manufacturer. It is not the
pressure recommended for use.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Production options weight
The combined weight of options installed which weigh in excess
of 2 lb (1 kg) more than the standard items that they replaced,
and are not already considered in curb or accessory weights.
PSI (lbf/in 2 )
Pounds per square inch, a unit of measurement for pressure.
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