Technical Dictionary

Lateral runout

Side-to-side wobbling of a wheel as it rotates; a shimmy.

Lateral weight transfer

When a vehicle travels through a curve, weight is transferred from the wheels on the inside of the curve to the wheels on the outside of the curve. This is a result of the centrifugal force, or lateral force acting on the vehicle.

Life Maximized Adherence™ Compounding

A street-optimized compound for predictable handling, sustained levels of grip, and excellent traction throughout the tyre’s life.

Light truck

Automotive industry term for smaller trucks, pickups, passenger vans, or SUVs.

Load index

An assigned number ranging from 0 to 279 that corresponds to the load-carrying capacity of a tyre.

Load range

Defines a range of maximum loads that tyres can carry at a defined pressure.

Load-carrying capacity

Indicates how much weight a tyre is certified to carry at maximum inflation pressure.

Loaded radius

The measurement in inches from the wheel axle centerline to the ground when the tyre is properly inflated for the load.

Loaded section height

The height of the section of the tyre that is making contact with the road.

Lug-centric

Wheels are manufactured to fit either the hub or the lugs. Lug-centric is matching the lug holes of a custom wheel perfectly to the lug pattern of the vehicle.

Luxury performance touring tyres

Generally designed for luxury sedans, this breed of tyres blends performance handling with a comfortable, smooth ride.

Linearity

A term used to characterize steering response.