CHEVROLET 2011 Express User Manual

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Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2011

Vehicle Care

10-59

Intended Outboard Sidewall

:

The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.

Kilopascal (kPa)

:

The metric

unit for air pressure.

Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire

:

A tire used on light duty trucks
and some multipurpose
passenger vehicles.

Load Index

:

An assigned

number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.

Maximum Inflation Pressure

:

The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.

Maximum Load Rating

:

The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight

:

The sum of curb

weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight

:

The number of occupants a
vehicle is designed to seat
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs).
See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑12
.

Occupant Distribution

:

Designated seating positions.

Outward Facing Sidewall

:

The side of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that
faces outward when mounted on
a vehicle. The side of the tire
that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall
of the tire.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire

:

A tire used on passenger cars
and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.

Recommended Inflation
Pressure

:

Vehicle

manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown
on the tire placard. See Tire
Pressure on page 10‑60
andVehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑12
.

Radial Ply Tire

:

A pneumatic

tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.

Rim

:

A metal support for a tire

and upon which the tire beads
are seated.

Sidewall

:

The portion of a tire

between the tread and the bead.

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