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13-2Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/For informationExample:S13AAS13AB& Tire labelingThe following information has beenS13AB01Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tirecompiled according to Code of(1) P = Certain tire type used onIdentification Number or TIN) areFederal Regulations <Title 49, Partlight duty vehicles such as passen-placed on the sidewall of a tire by575=.ger carstire manufacturers. These markingscan provide you with useful infor-(2) Section Width in millimetersmation on the tire.(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height7 section width).! Tire size(4) R = Radial ConstructionS13AB0101Your vehicle comes equipped with(5) Rim diameter in inchesP-Metric tire size. It is important tounderstand the sizing system in! Load and Speed Rating De-selecting the proper tire for yourscriptionsvehicles. Here is a brief review ofS13AB010102The load and speed rating descrip-the tire sizing system with a break-tions will appear following the sizedown of its individual .! P MetricThey provide two important factsS13AB010101about the tire. First, the numberWith the P-Metric system, Sectiondesignation is its load index. Sec-Width is measured in , the letter designation indicatesTo convert millimeters into inches,the tire9s speed by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio(Section Height divided by SectionWidth) helps provide more dimen-sional information about the tiresize.

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For U.S.A.

Tire information

Example:

S13AA

S13AB

& Tire labeling

The following information has been

S13AB01

Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire

compiled according to Code of

(1) P = Certain tire type used on

Identification Number or TIN) are

Federal Regulations <Title 49, Part

light duty vehicles such as passen-

placed on the sidewall of a tire by

575=.

ger cars

tire manufacturers. These markings

can provide you with useful infor-

(2) Section Width in millimeters

mation on the tire.

(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height

7 section width).

! Tire size

(4) R = Radial Construction

S13AB0101

Your vehicle comes equipped with

(5) Rim diameter in inches

P-Metric tire size. It is important to

understand the sizing system in

! Load and Speed Rating De-

selecting the proper tire for your

scriptions

vehicles. Here is a brief review of

S13AB010102

The load and speed rating descrip-

the tire sizing system with a break-

tions will appear following the size

down of its individual elements.

designation.

! P Metric

They provide two important facts

S13AB010101

about the tire. First, the number

With the P-Metric system, Section

designation is its load index. Sec-

Width is measured in millimeters.

ond, the letter designation indicates

To convert millimeters into inches,

the tire9s speed rating.

divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio

(Section Height divided by Section

Width) helps provide more dimen-

sional information about the tire

size.

$13-3Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire informationExample:WARNING. Speed ratings apply only tothe tire, not to the vehicle.(1) Manufacturer9s IdentificationPutting a speed rated tire on(6) Load Index: A numerical codeMarkany vehicle does not meanwhich specifies the maximum load(2) Tire Sizethe vehicle can be operateda tire can carry at the speed(3) Tire Type Codeat the tire9s rated by its speed symbol, at(4) Date of Manufacturemaximum inflation pressure.. The speed rating is void ifThe first two figures identify thethe tires are worn out, da-For example, <90= means 1,323 lbsweek, starting with <01= to representmaged, repaired, retreaded,(600 kg), <89= means 1,278 lbs (580the first full week of the calendaror otherwise altered fromkg).year; the second two figures repre-their original condition. Ifsent the year. For example, 0101tires are repaired, re-WARNINGmeans the 1st week of 2001.treaded, or otherwise al-Load indices apply only to the! Other markingstered, they may not be sui-tire, not to the vehicle. PuttingS13AB0103table for original equipmentThe following makings are alsoa load rated tire on any vehicletire designed loads andplaced on the not mean the vehicle canspeeds.! Maximum permissible infla-be loaded up to the tire9s ratedtion pressureload.! Tire Identification Number (TIN)S13AB010301The maximum cold inflation pres-S13AB0102Tire Identification Number (TIN) is(7) Speed Rating: An alphabeticalsure to which this tire may bemarked on the intended outboardsystem describing a tire9s capabilityinflated. For example, <300 kPasidewall. The TIN is composed ofto travel at established and prede-(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS=four groups. Here is a brief review oftermined TIN with a breakdown of itsFor example, <V= means 149 mphindividual elements.(240 km/h)3 CONTINUED 3$

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information

Example:

WARNING

. Speed ratings apply only to

the tire, not to the vehicle.

(1) Manufacturer9s Identification

Putting a speed rated tire on

(6) Load Index: A numerical code

Mark

any vehicle does not mean

which specifies the maximum load

(2) Tire Size

the vehicle can be operated

a tire can carry at the speed

(3) Tire Type Code

at the tire9s rated speed.

indicated by its speed symbol, at

(4) Date of Manufacture

maximum inflation pressure.

. The speed rating is void if

The first two figures identify the

the tires are worn out, da-

For example, <90= means 1,323 lbs

week, starting with <01= to represent

maged, repaired, retreaded,

(600 kg), <89= means 1,278 lbs (580

the first full week of the calendar

or otherwise altered from

kg).

year; the second two figures repre-

their original condition. If

sent the year. For example, 0101

tires are repaired, re-

WARNING

means the 1st week of 2001.

treaded, or otherwise al-

Load indices apply only to the

! Other markings

tered, they may not be sui-

tire, not to the vehicle. Putting

S13AB0103

table for original equipment

The following makings are also

a load rated tire on any vehicle

tire designed loads and

placed on the sidewall.

does not mean the vehicle can

speeds.

! Maximum permissible infla-

be loaded up to the tire9s rated

tion pressure

load.

! Tire Identification Number (TIN)

S13AB010301

The maximum cold inflation pres-

S13AB0102

Tire Identification Number (TIN) is

(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical

sure to which this tire may be

marked on the intended outboard

system describing a tire9s capability

inflated. For example, <300 kPa

sidewall. The TIN is composed of

to travel at established and prede-

(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS=

four groups. Here is a brief review of

termined speeds.

the TIN with a breakdown of its

For example, <V= means 149 mph

individual elements.

(240 km/h)

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information

STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE-

The vehicle placard is attached to

! Maximum load rating

WALL 2 POLYESTER=

the driver9s side door pillar.

S13AB010302

The load rating at the maximum

permissible weight load for this tire.

! Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Example:

For example, <MAX. LOAD 580 kg

(UTQG)

(1279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI)

S13AB010305

For details, refer to < Uniform tire

MAX. PRESS.=

quality grading standards= F13-14.

WARNING

& Recommended tire inflation

pressure

Maximum load rating applies

S13AB02

only to the tire, not to the

! Recommended cold tire infla-

vehicle. Putting a load rated

tion pressure

tire on any vehicle does not

S13AB0201

For recommended cold tire inflation

mean the vehicle can be

pressure for your vehicle9s tires,

loaded up to the tire9s rated

refer to < Tires= F12-8.

load.

The vehicle placard shows original

! Vehicle placard

tire size, recommended cold tire

S13AB0202

inflation pressure on each tire at

! Construction type

maximum loaded vehicle weight,

S13AB010303

Applicable construction of this tire.

seating capacity and loading infor-

For example, <TUBELESS STEEL

mation.

BELTED RADIAL=

! Adverse safety consequences

! Construction

of under-inflation

S13AB010304

The generic name of each cord

S13AB0203

Driving at high speeds with exces-

material used in the plies (both

sively low tire pressures can cause

sidewall and tread area) of this tire.

the tires to flex severely and to

For example, <PLIES: TREAD 2

rapidly become hot. A sharp in-

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information

crease in temperature could cause

sidewall rubber which, when in-

& Glossary of tire terminology

tread separation, and failure of the

flated, bears the load.

S13AB03

. Accessory weight

tire(s). Possible resulting loss of

. Chunking

The combined weight (in excess of

vehicle control could lead to an

The breaking away of pieces of the

those standard items which may be

accident.

tread or sidewall.

replaced) of automatic transmis-

. Cold tire pressure

! Measuring and adjusting air

sion, power steering, power brakes,

The pressure in a tire that has been

pressure to achieve proper in-

power windows, power seats, radio,

flation

driven less than 1 mile or has been

and heater, to the extent that these

S13AB0204

standing for three hours or more.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the

items are available as factory-in-

. Cord

pressure of each tire (including the

stalled equipment (whether in-

The strands forming the plies in the

spare) at least once a month and

stalled or not).

tire.

before any long journey. Check the

. Bead

tire pressures when the tires are

. Cord separation

The part of the tire that is made of

cold. Use a pressure gauge to

The parting of cords from adjacent

steel wires, wrapped or reinforced

adjust the tire pressures to the

rubber compounds.

by ply cords and that is shaped to fit

specific values. Driving even a short

the rim.

. Cracking

distance warms up the tires and

. Bead separation

Any parting within the tread, side-

increases the tire pressures. Also,

wall, or inner liner of the tire

A breakdown of the bond between

the tire pressures are affected by

extending to cord material.

components in the bead.

the outside temperature. It is best to

. Curb weight

. Bias ply tire

check tire pressure outdoors before

The weight of a motor vehicle with

A pneumatic tire in which the ply

driving the vehicle. When a tire

standard equipment including the

cords that extend to the beads are

becomes warm, the air inside it

maximum capacity of fuel, oil and

laid at alternate angles substantially

expands, causing the tire pressure

coolant, and if so equipped, air

less than 90 degrees to the center-

to increase. Be careful not to mis-

conditioning and additional weight

line of the tread.

takenly release air from a warm tire

optional engine.

. Carcass

to reduce its pressure.

The tire structure, except tread and

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information

. Extra load tire

. Measuring rim

a vehicle.

A tire designed to operate at higher

The rim on which a tire is fitted for

. Light truck (LT) tire

loads and higher inflation pressure

physical dimension requirements.

A tire designated by its manufac-

than the corresponding standard

turer as primarily intended for use

. Normal occupant weight

tire.

on lightweight trucks or multipur-

150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of

. Groove

pose passenger vehicles.

occupants specified in the second

The space between two adjacent

column of Table 1 that is appended

. Load rating

tread ribs.

to the end of this section.

The maximum load that a tire is

. Innerliner

rated to carry for a given inflation

. Occupant distribution

The layer(s) forming the inside sur-

pressure.

Distribution of occupants in a vehi-

face of a tubeless tire that contains

cle as specified in the third column

. Maximum inflation pressure

the inflating medium within the tire.

of Table 1 that is appended to the

The maximum cold inflation pres-

end of this section.

. Innerliner separation

sure to which a tire may be inflated.

The parting of the innerliner from

. Open splice

. Maximum load rating

cord material in the carcass.

Any parting at any junction of tread,

The load rating for a tire at the

sidewall, or innerliner that extends

. Intended outboard sidewall

maximum permissible inflation

(1) The sidewall that contains a

to cord material.

pressure for that tire.

whitewall, bears white lettering

. Outer diameter

. Maximum loaded vehicle weight

or bears manufacturer, brand,

The overall diameter of an inflated

The sum of:

and/or model name molding that

new tire.

(a) Curb weight

is higher or deeper than the

(b) Accessory weight

. Overall width

same molding on the other side-

The linear distance between the

(d) Production options weight

wall of the tire, or

exteriors of the sidewalls of an

. Maximum permissible inflation

(2) The outward facing sidewall

inflated tire, including elevations

pressure

of an asymmetrical tire that has a

due to labeling, decorations, or

The maximum cold inflation pres-

particular side that must always

protective bands or ribs.

sure to which a tire may be inflated.

face outward when mounting on

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. Passenger car tire

. Rim type designation

sory weight, including heavy duty

A tire intended for use on passen-

The industry of manufacturer9s des-

brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,

ger cars, multipurpose passenger

ignation for a rim by style or code.

heavy duty battery, and special trim.

vehicles, and trucks, that have a

. Rim width

. Radial ply tire

gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

Nominal distance between rim

A pneumatic tire in which the ply

of 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) or less.

flanges.

cords that extend to the beads are

. Ply

laid at substantially 90 degrees to

. Section width

A layer of rubber-coated parallel

the centerline of the tread.

The linear distance between the

cords.

exteriors of the sidewalls of an

. Recommended inflation pres-

. Ply separation

sure

inflated tire, excluding elevations

A parting of rubber compound

The cold inflation pressure recom-

due to labeling, decoration, or pro-

between adjacent plies.

mended by a vehicle manufacturer.

tective bands.

. Pneumatic tire

. Reinforced tire

. Sidewall

A mechanical device made of rub-

A tire designed to operate at higher

That portion of a tire between the

ber, chemicals, fabric and steel or

loads and at higher inflation pres-

tread and bead.

other materials, that, when

sures than the corresponding stan-

. Sidewall separation

mounted on an automotive wheel,

dard tire.

The parting of the rubber compound

provides the traction and contains

. Rim

from the cord material in the side-

the gas or fluid that sustains the

A metal support for a tire or a tire

wall.

load.

and tube assembly upon which the

. Test rim

. Production options weight

tire beads are seated.

The rim on which a tire is fitted for

The combined weight of those

. Rim diameter

testing, and it may be any rim listed

installed regular production options

Nominal diameter of the bead seat.

as appropriate for use with that tire.

weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in

. Rim size designation

. Tread

excess of those standard items

Rim diameter and width.

That portion of a tire that comes into

which they replace, not previously

contact with the road.

considered in curb weight or acces-

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. Tread rib

cupant weight (distributed in accor-

A tread section running circumfer-

dance with Table 1 that is appended

entially around a tire.

to the end of this section) and

. Tread separation

dividing by 2.

Pulling away of the tread from the

. Wheel-holding fixture

tire carcass.

The fixture used to hold the wheel

. Treadwear indicators (TWI)

and tire assembly securely during

The projections within the principal

testing.

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 150 lbs (68 kg) times the

vehicle9s designated seating capa-

city.

. Vehicle maximum load on the tire

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

Load on an individual tire that is

determined by distributing to each

axle its share of the curb weight,

accessory weight, and normal oc-

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Table 1 4 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for

various designated seating capacities

Designated seating

Vehicle normal load,

Occupant distribution in a

capacity, number of

number of occupants

normally loaded vehicle

occupants

2 through 4

2 in front.

2 in front, 1 in second

5 through 10

seat.

2 in front, 1 in second

11 through 15

seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in

fourth seat.

2 in front, 2 in second

seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in

16 through 22

fourth seat.

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& Tire care 3 maintenance and

rotation. After tire rotation, adjust

axle9s GAWR are shown on the

safety practices

the tire pressures and make sure

vehicle certification label located at

S13AB04

. Check on a daily basis that the

the bottom of driver9s side door

the wheel nuts are correctly tigh-

tires are free from serious damage,

pillar.

tened. For information about the

nails, and stones. At the same time,

tightening torque and tightening

The GVWR and front and rear

check the tires for abnormal wear.

sequence for the wheel nuts, refer

GAWRs are determined by not only

. Inspect the tire tread regularly

the maximum load rating of tires but

to < Flat tires= F9-5.

and replace the tires before their

also loaded capacities of the vehi-

tread wear indicators become visi-

& Determining compatibility of

cle9s suspension, axles and other

tire and vehicle load capaci-

ble. When a tire9s tread wear in-

parts of the body.

ties

dicator becomes visible, the tire is

Therefore, this means that the

S13AB06

worn beyond the acceptable limit

The sum of four tires9 maximum

vehicle cannot necessarily be

and must be replaced immediately.

load ratings must exceed the max-

loaded up to the tire9s maximum

With a tire in this condition, driving

imum loaded vehicle weight

load rating on the tire sidewall.

at even low speeds in wet weather

(<GVWR=). In addition, sum of the

can cause the vehicle to hydro-

& Adverse safety conse-

maximum load ratings of two front

plane. Possible resulting loss of

quences of overloading on

tires and of two rear tires must

handling and stopping and on

vehicle control can lead to an

exceed each axle9s maximum

tires

accident.

loaded capacity (<GAWR=). Original

S13AB07

. To maximize the life of each tire

equipment tires are designed to

Overloading could affect vehicle

and ensure that the tires wear

fulfill those conditions.

handling, stopping distance, and

uniformly, it is best to rotate the

vehicle and tire performance in the

The maximum loaded vehicle

tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

following ways. This could lead to

weight is referred to Gross Vehicle

For information about the tire rota-

an accident and possibly result in

Weight Rating (GVWR). And each

tion order, refer to < Tire rotation=

severe personal injury.

axle9s maximum loaded capacity is

F11-25. Replace any damaged or

. Vehicle stability will deteriorate.

referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat-

unevenly worn tires at the time of

. Heavy and/or high-mounted

ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Vehicle load limit 3 how to determine 13-11

Vehicle load limit 3 how to

loads could increase the risk of

luggage load capacity. For exam-

rollover.

ple, if the <XXX= amount equals

determine

. Stopping distance will increase.

1400 lbs. and there will be five 150

S13BU

. Brakes could overheat and fail.

lb passengers in your vehicle, the

The load capacity of your vehicle is

. Suspension, bearings, axles and

amount of available cargo and

determined by weight, not by avail-

other body parts could break or

luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.

able cargo space. The load limit of

experience accelerated wear that

(1400 2 750 (5 6 150) = 650 lbs.)

your vehicle is shown on the vehicle

will shorten vehicle life.

5. Determine the combined weight

placard attached to the driver9s side

. Tires could fail.

of luggage and cargo being loaded

door pillar. Locate the statement

. Tread separation could occur.

on the vehicle. That weight may not

<The combined weight of occupants

. Tire could separate from its rim.

safely exceed the available cargo

and cargo should never exceed

and luggage load capacity calcu-

XXX kg or XXX lbs= on your

& Steps for Determining Cor-

lated in Step 4.

vehicle9s placard.

rect Load Limit

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

The vehicle placard also shows

S13AB08

1. Locate the statement <The com-

trailer, load from your trailer will be

seating capacity of your vehicle.

bined weight of occupants and

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

The total load capacity includes the

cargo should never exceed XXX

this manual to determine how this

total weight of driver and all pas-

kg or XXX lbs.= on your vehicle9s

reduces the available cargo and

sengers and their belongings, any

placard.

luggage load capacity of your ve-

cargo, any optional equipment such

2. Determine the combined weight

hicle.

as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike

of the driver and passengers that

carrier, etc., and the tongue load of

will be riding in your vehicle.

a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity

3. Subtract the combined weight of

can be calculated by the following

the driver and passengers from

method.

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

Cargo capacity = Load limit 2 (total

4. The resulting figure equals the

weight of occupants + total weight

available amount of cargo and

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