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.

Light truck

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

Life Maximized Adherence™ Compounding

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

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.

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.