Craftsman 123.24201 - Manual (Page 26)

the roadway to the vehicle, generates the tractive forces that provide the directional
control of the vehicle and does not rely on the containiTtent of any gas or fluid for
providing those functions.
Non-pneumatic tire assembly: A non-pneumatic tire, alone or in combination with
a wheel or wheel center member, which can be mounted on a vehicle.
Normal occupant weight: This means 68 kilograms (150 lb.) times the number of
occupants specified in tire second column of Table 1 of 49 CFR 57 L. 110
Occupant distribution: The distribution of occupants irs a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1 of 49 CFR 571.110.
Open splice: Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner liner that
extends to cord material.
Outer diameter: The overall diameter of an inflated new lire
Overall width: The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or pi elective bands or
ribs.
Ply; A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords..
Ply separation: A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire: A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and
steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Production options weight: The combined weight of those installed regular
production options w-eighing over 2.3 Idlogtams (5 Ib) in excess of those standard
items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery,
and special irini.
Radial ply tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads
are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the center line of the tread
Recommended inflation pressure; This is the inflation pressure provided by lire
vehicle manufacturer on the fire information label and on the Certification /
VIN
tag.
Reinforced tire: A tire designed to Operate at higlier loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Rim: A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Rim diameter: This means the nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation: This means the rim diameter and width.
Rim type designation: This means the industry of manufacturer’s designation for
a rim by style Of code
Rim width; This means the nominal distance between rim flanges
Section width: The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of art
inflated tire, excluding elevations due lo labeling, decoraiiott, or protective bauds.
Sidewall: That portion of a tire betw'cen the tread and bead.
Sidewall separation: The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material
in the sidewall.
Special Trailer (ST) tire: The “ST’ is an indication the tire is for irailer use only,
Test rim: The rim on which a tire is fitted For testing, and may be any rtin listed as
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