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Tire related term
Meaning
Normal occupant
weight
68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of
Table 1 that follows
Occupant distribution distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1
that follows
Production options
weight
the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over
2.3 kg (5 lb.) 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
Recommended
inflation pressure
cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads
are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel
diameter)
nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation rim diameter and width
Rim type designation the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code
Rim width nominal distance between rim flanges