GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22.
GAWR FRT
: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. See Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-22.
GAWR RR
: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear
axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-22.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
: The side of
an asymmetrical tire, that must always face
outward 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.
Load Index
: An assigned number ranging from 1
to 279 that corresponds to the load 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.
Maximum Load Rating
: The load rating for a tire
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
: The sum of
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
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 Your Vehicle
on page 4-22.
Occupant Distribution
: Designated seating
positions.
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