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Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inated
tire, excluding elevations due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands.
Sidewall
That portion of a tire between the tread and bead.
Sidewall separation
The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall.
Special Trailer (ST) tire
The “ST” is an indication the tire is for trailer use only.
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is tted for testing, and may be any rim listed as
appropriate for use with that tire.
Tread
That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
Tread rib
A tread section running circumferentially around a tire.
Tread separation
Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass.
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
Vehicle capacity weight
The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs.) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity.
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 the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with Table I of CRF 49 571.110)
and dividing by 2.
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