Glossary “load rating” Definition:
A term designating the maximum weight that a particular tire is designed to support, usually related to a specific air pressure.

Glossary “load test” Definition:
1). Starter motor test in which the current draw is measured under normal cranking load. 2). Battery test whereby the battery is loaded for testing.

Glossary “load proportioning valve (LPV)” Definition:
Device used to distribute hydraulic brake pressure to the front and rear brakes based on the vehicle load.

Glossary “load range” Definition:
1). Term used for load rating. 2). The weight a tire will support at a given inflation pressure.

Glossary “load carrying ball joint” Definition:
The lower ball joint on low-mounted coil springs or torsion bars or the upper ball joint on high-mounted, coil-spring suspensions; compression or tension loaded, supporting the weight of the vehicle.

Glossary “load index” Definition:
Maximun load at the designated speed rating.

Glossary “load leveling shock absorber” Definition:
Inflatable shock absorbers, often used with an electronic height-control system, that are pressurized with air to increase their load-carrying capability.