2
37
Understanding the Vehicle
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 three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sit-
ting for a minimum of three hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI
(pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) or bar.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible 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 pressure as shown on the
tire placard.
Tire Placard
A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capac-
ity, the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sures.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
