Tire Terminology And Definitions
Term Definition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body
located behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure
after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour
period. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI
(pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permis-
sible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum
inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing
the vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire
sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
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