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384 8-1. Specifications * : Table 1 -Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for var- ious designated seating capacities Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall Test rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, Tread That portion of a tire that comes into con- Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire car- Treadwear indicators (TWI) The projections within the principal Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire Tire related term Meaning Designated seating capacity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat |