Lifetime 65004 Manual

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the roadway to the vehicle, generates the tractive forces that provide the directional

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providing those functions.

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a wheel or wheel center member, which can be mounted on a vehicle.

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the third column of Table I of 49 CFR 571.110.

Open splice: Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner liner that

extends to cord material.

Outer diameter:7KHRYHUDOOGLDPHWHURIDQLQÀDWHGQHZWLUH

Overall width: The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an

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ribs.

Ply:$OD\HURIUXEEHUFRDWHGSDUDOOHOFRUGV

Ply separation: A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies.

Pneumatic tire: A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and

steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the

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Production options weight: The combined weight of those installed regular

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items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory

weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery,

and special trim.

Radial ply tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads

are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the center line of the tread.

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tag.

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pressures than the corresponding standard tire.

Rim: A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire

beads are seated.

Rim diameter: This means the nominal diameter of the bead seat.

Rim size designation: This means the rim diameter and width.

Rim type designation: This means the industry of manufacturer’s designation for

a rim by style or code.

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Section width: The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an

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Sidewall: That portion of a tire between the tread and bead.

Sidewall separation: The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material

in the sidewall.

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