Multiquip Trailers - Manual (Page 50)

page 50 — trailer • owner's manual — rev. #4 (11/08/13)
TrEAD riB — A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire.
treaD separation — Pulling away of the tread from
the tire carcass.
treaDwear inDiCators (twi) — The projections
within the principal grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
veHiCle CapaCitY weigHt — The rated cargo and
luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs.) times the vehicle’s
designated seating capacity.
veHiCle maximum loaD on tHe tire — The load on
an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and
dividing by two.
veHiCle normal loaD on tHe tire — The load on
an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and
normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with
Table I of CRF 49 571.110) and dividing by 2.
weatHer siDe — The surface area of the rim not covered
by the inflated tire.
wHeel HuB — The wheel hub is connected to the trailer’s
axle.
glossary of terms