GS350_U (OM30C34U)7738-1. Specifications8Vehicle specificationsRim diameter(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seatRim size designation Rim diameter and widthRim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim bystyle or codeRim width Nominal distance between rim flangesVehicle capacity weight(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacityVehicle maximum load onthe tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined bydistributing to each axle its share of the maximumloaded vehicle weight, and dividing by twoVehicle normal load onthe tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined bydistributing to each axle its share of curb weight,accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-tributed in accordance with Table 1* below), anddividing by twoWeather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by theinflated tireBeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires,wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that isshaped to fit the rimBead separationA breakdown of the bond between components inthe beadBias ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend tothe beads are laid at alternate angles substantiallyless than 90 degrees to the centerline of the treadCarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubberwhich, when inflated, bears the loadChunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewallCord The strands forming the plies in the tireCord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-poundsCrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner ofthe tire extending to cord materialTire related term Meaning
