2006 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 329

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 Rim type designation style 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 dis6 Vehicle normal load on the tributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accestire sory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing it by two. Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire. *: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity, Number of occupants 2 through 4 5 through 10 Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants 2 3 Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat 321 Vehicle specifications