CHEVROLET 2010 Silverado - Manual (Page 515)

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 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 5‑29.
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
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑72 and
Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑29.
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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