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The 'T' in a tire labeled 215/60R x 15 92T indicates what?
The 'T' in a tire labeled 215/60R x 15 92T indicates what?
- Its speed rating (correct)
- Its tread wear rating
- Its load rating
- Its temperature resistance rating
front-wheel drive vehicles usually use what type of wheel?
front-wheel drive vehicles usually use what type of wheel?
- Positive offset (correct)
- Zero offset
- Negative offset
- Any type of offset
A tire labeled 215/60R x 15 92T; the 92' indicates _______.
A tire labeled 215/60R x 15 92T; the 92' indicates _______.
- Load rating (correct)
- Tread wear rating
- Speed rating
- Temperature resistance rating
A space-saving spare tire usually has ____ air pressure than the regular tires.
A space-saving spare tire usually has ____ air pressure than the regular tires.
What is one of the main functions of tires?
What is one of the main functions of tires?
What is the maximum deviation in tire width when purchasing replacements from the stock size?
What is the maximum deviation in tire width when purchasing replacements from the stock size?
What term describes a tire after it has been assembled by a tire building machine?
What term describes a tire after it has been assembled by a tire building machine?
What does the 'JJ' indicate in a wheel size designation such as 14x7JJ?
What does the 'JJ' indicate in a wheel size designation such as 14x7JJ?
Flashcards
Tire Speed Rating (T)
Tire Speed Rating (T)
Indicates the maximum safe speed for a tire at a given load.
Tire Load Rating (92)
Tire Load Rating (92)
Indicates the maximum weight a tire can carry safely.
Positive Offset (Wheel)
Positive Offset (Wheel)
Describes a wheel's position with the mounting surface of the wheel and hub.
Tire Width Change Limit
Tire Width Change Limit
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Tire Function: Traction
Tire Function: Traction
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Tire Function: Shock Absorption
Tire Function: Shock Absorption
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Molded Tire
Molded Tire
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Tire Body Ply
Tire Body Ply
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Study Notes
Tire Information
- A tire labeled 215/60R x 15 92T, the 'T' indicates speed rating.
- Front-wheel drive vehicles typically use zero or positive offset wheels.
- A tire labeled 215/60R x 15 92T, the '92' indicates temperature resistance rating.
- Space-saving spare tires usually have lower air pressure than regular tires.
- Tire functions include providing friction (traction) and serving as shock absorbers.
- When purchasing replacement tires, do not change tire width from the stock size by more than 20mm.
- After assembly, a tire is called a finished tire.
- The part of a radial tire under the tread is the body (carcass).
- Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 55 mph.
- The "JJ" in a wheel designation (e.g., 14×7JJ) refers to the shape of the flange area.
- Lug nuts are typically chrome, oval or tapered.
- Kevlar is a brand name for aramid fiber used in tire construction.
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