ShoreLand'r Powersports Trailer 2008 - Manual (Page 16)

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SIDEWALL
That portion of a tire between the tread and bead.
SIDEWALL SEPARATION
The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the
side wall.
TEST RIM
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim
listed as appropriate for use with that tire.
TREAD
That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
TREAD RIB
A tread section running circumferentially around a tire.
TREAD SEPARATION
Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass.
TREAD INDICATORS (TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a vi-
sual 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 vehicles 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 di-
viding 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 nor-
mal occupant weight divided by two.
WEATHER SIDE
The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire.
WHEEL CENTER MEMBER
In the case of a non-pneumatic tire assembly incorporating a wheel,
a mechanical device which attaches, either integrally or separable,
to the non-pneumatic rim and provides the connection between the
non-pneumatic rim and the vehicle; in the case of a non-pneumatic
tire assembly not incorporating a wheel, a mechanical device which
attaches, either integrally or separately, to the non-pneumatic tire
and provides the connection between tire and the vehicle.
WHEEL-HOLDING FIXTURE
The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely dur-
ing testing.
OPEN SPLICE
Any parting at any junction of tread, side wall, or inner liner that
extends to cord material.
OUTER DIAMETER
Then overall diameter of an inflated new tire.
OVERALL WIDTH
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side walls of an
inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or
protective band 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
weighing over 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs.) 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 trim.
RADIAL PLY TIRE
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE
This is the inflation pressure provided by the vehicle manufacturer
on the Tire Information Label and the Certification/ VIN tag.
REINFORCED TIRE
A tire designed to operate at higher 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 or code.
RIM WIDTH
This means the nominal distance between rim flanges.
SECTION WIDTH
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side walls of an
inflated tire, excluding elevations due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands.