Operator`s manual

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a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire.
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional
engine.
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire.
Groove
The space between two adjacent tread ribs.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The maximum weight that any axle can support, as published on the Certification / VIN label
on the front left side of the trailer. Actual weight determined by weighing each axle on a public
scale, with the trailer attached to the towing vehicle.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The maximum weight of the fully loaded trailer, as published on the Certification / VIN label.
Actual weight determined by weighing trailer on a public scale, without being attached to the
towing vehicle.
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