Steering
This is commonly referred to as the simplest steering system.
Rack & Pinion
This type of suspension allows a wheel to move without affecting the opposite wheel.
Independent Suspension
These are the three steering angles.
Camber, Caster, and Toe
The second number on a tire size is the distance from the outside edge of the rim to the outside edge of the tire and is called this.
Aspect Ratio
A temporary tire repair uses this, inserted from the outside of the tire after reaming the puncture.
Tire Plug
This steering component makes turning the steering wheel easier.
Power Steering Pump
A type of spring that is made up of stacks of curved flat metal and are usually found on the rear axles of trucks.
Leaf Spring
This type of tire wear causes just one edge of the tire to wear.
Toe Wear
This is a crucial part of the tire that seals the tire to the rim in a tubeless tire that you want to ensure you do not damage when mounting and dismounting the tire.
Bead
A more permanent tire repair uses this to repair and seal a hole from the inside after prepping and putting adhesive on the surface.
Tire Patch
The name for a linkage based steering system that connects the wheels on the steering axle to each other and the steering gearbox.
Parallelogram Steering
This component allows flexibility and allows the wheels to turn while maintaining a stable connection to the vehicle.
Ball Joint
This steering angle keeps the tire in contact with the road while cornering.
Camber
Usually measured in 32nds, this is the measurement of the upper edge of the rubber to the tire casing.
Tread Depth
This is the color of the light on the balancer when you can install a weight on the top center of the rim.
Green
Steering system that has a circular gear that actuates a linear gear to create side to side motion.
Rack and Pinion
The pivot point for wheel assemblies using independent suspension.
Control Arm
This is how you adjust the toe steering angle on a vehicle.
Turn the inner tie rod.
Often called a schrader valve, This keeps the air in a tire once put in.
Valve Stem Core
This procedure prolongs tire life and helps to keep treadwear even.
Tire Rotation
This turns circular motion of the steering wheel to back and forth motion on the pitman arm to be used for steering.
Steering Gear Box
These suspension components can perform the same job of dampening bumps in the road, but have differences in how they are made and their designed purpose.
Shocks & Struts
If not adjusted properly, this steering angle can cause tire wear angled from one side to the other or "feathered wear"
Camber
These issues can cause tire cupping.
Loose or worn suspension components, and wheel balance.
The driver will experience this if the wheel assembly is not balanced.
Shaking in the steering wheel while driving.