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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
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 curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather side
The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Tire related term Meaning