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Indicates how much weight a tire is certified to carry at maximum inflation pressure.
Industry:Automotive
The difference between the linear speed of the vehicle and the rotational speed of the tire. For example, if a tire is locked and sliding (e.g., not rotating) while the vehicle is still moving, then it is operating at -100% slip.
Industry:Automotive
The measurement in inches from the wheel axle centerline to the ground when the tire is properly inflated for the load.
Industry:Automotive
The difference between the direction the wheel is traveling and the direction the vehicle is traveling.
Industry:Automotive
The height of the section of the tire that is making contact with the road.
Industry:Automotive
Also called winter tire; a special type of tire with a tread pattern and compound that gives better traction in snowy and icy conditions; identified by the M+S, M&S, or M/S on the sidewalls.
Industry:Automotive
An assigned number ranging from 0 to 279 that corresponds to the load-carrying capacity of a tire.
Industry:Automotive
An alphabetical code (A-Z) assigned to a tire indicating the range of speeds at which the tire can carry a load under specified service conditions.
Industry:Automotive
Defines a range of maximum loads that tires can carry at a defined pressure.
Industry:Automotive
The parts of a car that are supported by its springs, including the frame, engine and body.
Industry:Automotive
