Wheels and tires 333 – FORD 2013 Expedition v.2 User Manual

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Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a

maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing
the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s
load-carrying capability.

Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a

heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].
Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase
the tire’s load-carrying capability.

kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.
Cold tire pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been

stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to
the vehicle being driven for 1 mile (1.6 kilometers).

Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found

on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the
door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position) or Tire Label
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.

B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the

front door.

Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that

contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle.

Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly

upon which the tire beads are seated.

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2013 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, October 2012
USA
(fus)

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