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Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to
labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or
less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Tire related termMeaning

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 9 7If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 4 0 7If the engine will not start
P. 7 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 1 1If the electronic key does not operate
properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 4 0 9If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 1 6If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 1 0If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 1 3If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 1 9If the vehicle becomes stuck