2006 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 393

6-1. Specifications Tire related term Intended outboard sidewall Occupant distribution Recommended inflation pressure Rim Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation Definition (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or (b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1* below Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer. A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim diameter and width The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by style Rim type designation or code Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges The load on an individual tire that is determined by disVehicle maximum load on tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded the tire vehicle weight, and dividing by two The load on an individual tire that is determined by disVehicle normal load on the tributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory tire weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing it by two The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated Weather side tire 6 Vehicle specifications *: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capac- Vehicle normal load, Num- Occupant distribution in a ity, Number of occupants ber of occupants normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat 383