Tire Markings
What are the three T's marked on the side of a tire
Tread, traction, and temperature
This type of lug nut has a tapered end that is placed toward the rim
Tapered End lug nuts
I am the part of a tire that seats to the rim
bead
Where can the vehicles tire type and pressure information be located?
In the drivers door jam
At what age should a new tire not be sold or used
6 years
This a representation of a tire's ability to resist and dissipate heat. A,B,C
Temperature Grade
This type of lug nut is flat at the point where it contacts the wheel.
Flat Seat lug nuts
I am steal reinforcement within the rubber construction of a tire
Steel Belts
Low tire pressure
metric and standard
Representation of a tire's wet traction characteristics AA,A,B, and C
Traction Grade
refers to the number and spacing of the lug nuts or wheel studs on the wheel hub on the wheel rim
Bolt pattern
I am the part of a tire that contacts the ground and provides traction
tread
I am the part of the tire/wheel assembly that allows air but not out
tire valve, valve stem, valve core, shrader valve
what type of tire has to be mounted in a specific direction
Directional tread patterns
An approximation of how long a tire will last when compared to another tire from the same manufacturer.
Tread wear grade
All wheel nuts must be tightened to the
I am the part of the tire that displays the tire information
sidewall
I warn the driver if a tire is low on air
tire pressure monitoring system, TMPS
what two types of tire construction can be on cars today
Biasply and radial
The last four digits of the DOT code stand for
date of manufacturing
left hand thread
I am the what tires are made of
Carbon Black Synthetic Rubber
I am mounted with in the tire and send a signal to a module within the car.
Tire pressure sensor
When was a tire made with a DOT number "DOT 3011 LMLR5107"
51st week of 2007