Cadillac 2009 xlr-v User Manual
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
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.
vehicles.
Load Index
:
An assigned number ranging
from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
:
The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:
The load rating for a tire
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
:
The sum of
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
:
The number of
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 5-21.
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 5-21.
Occupant Distribution
:
Designated seating
positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
:
The side of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that
faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same moldings on the other
sidewall of the tire.
faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same moldings on the other
sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
:
A tire used on
passenger cars and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
:
Vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the tire placard. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-54 and Loading
the Vehicle on page 5-21.
pressure as shown on the tire placard. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-54 and Loading
the Vehicle on page 5-21.
Radial Ply Tire
:
A pneumatic tire in which the
ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Rim
:
A metal support for a tire and upon which
the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall
:
The portion of a tire between the tread
and the bead.
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