Introduction

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Tire ply composition and material used
Describes the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and other materials. ...

Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity. ...

Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level with the bars, the wear limit of 1/16 in (1.6 mm) has been reached. ...