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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 333
Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on
the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of
the driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire,
inc
luding the spare tire (if equipped), at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended
pressure for your vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
Term Definition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been
dri
ven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a
min
imum of three hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure
f
or
this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire
p
la
card.
Tire Placard
A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capacity,
t
he
original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
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