Titan Trailer - Glossary of Tire Terminology

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2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers who
will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting gure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs.
and there will be ve 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x
150) = 650 lbs.).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being load-
ed on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage capacity calculated in Step # 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the tow vehicle’s manual to
determine how this weight transfer reduces the available cargo and
luggage capacity of your vehicle.
1.3. GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or
not).
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by
ply cords and that is shaped to t the rim.
Bead separation
This is the breakdown of the bond between components in the bead.
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid
at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inated,
bears the load.
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