Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Gross vehicle weight, as nominated by the manufacturer or road authority, being the total permissible weight when fully equipped with payload. Abbreviation is GVW.

gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Automotive; Automobile

The sum of curb weight and payload. Curb weight is the weight of a vehicle with all fluids, less driver, ready to be operated. Payload is the load added to a vehicle, including ...

gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Automotive; Tires

The weight of the vehicle and its contents (fluids, passengers, and cargo).

gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Transportation; Shipping

The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover.

punk tire

Automotive; Rubber; Tires; Tires

If you are driving and your tire is flat in konglish you would say that you have a punk tire.

C3M technology

Automotive; Tires

A manufacturing process that permits precise placement of different tire components and multiple rubber tread compounds.

Department of Transportation (DOT) markings

Automotive; Tires

A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire complies with U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards.

DuraGuard technology

Automotive; Tires

Includes various features, such as two sidewall plies and height strength steel belts under the tread.

Economic Commission of Europe (ECE) symbol

Automotive; Tires

The Economic Commission of Europe develops motor vehicle requirements. ECE-approved tires must meet standards for physical dimensions, branding requirements and high-speed ...

Green X

Automotive; Tires

The Michelin® Green X® label guarantees a level of energy efficiency among the highest in the market and reduced CO2 emission while maintaining all the legendary Michelin ...