Life Lessons
What is the first lesson?
Be Honest
High flotation tires are designed primarily for Blank vehicles
Light truck/Off-Road
What is wheel rim offset?
The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the mounting surface
What does a tire's speed rating indicate?
The maximum safe speed the tire can sustain
What is the main contributor to rolling resistance in tires?
Hysteresis
What is second Lesson?
Work Hard
What are the five sections that make up a tire?
Shoulder
Tread
Sidewall
Innerliner
Bead
A wheel with a negative offset will sit where
Sit more outward away from the vehicle
If a tire has a speed rating of S, what is the max speed capability?
112mph
Are tires with foam dampening repairable if damaged or punctured?
yes, but only with specialized equipment
What is the third lesson?
Have Fun
Discount tire will not service tires that are blank years or more past the DOT date
10
Which Offset is commonly found in modern front-wheel-drive vehicles
Positive offset
What is the speed rating typically found on family sedans and minivans?
H 130mph
How does the lack of internal combustion engine noise in electric vehicles affect tire noise?
Amplifies tire noise within and outside the cabin
What is the fourth lesson?
Be grateful
The distance from sidewall to sidewall of an inflated tire without any load
Section width
If a wheel has a 0 offset, where is the hub mounting surface located?
At the centerline of the wheel
What speed rating is commonly found on performance tires?
V 149
What is the primary consequence of tire rolling resistance
Increased fuel consumption
What is the last life lesson?
Pay it forward
When testing TPMS with the Bartec tool at the vehicle you should start at what wheel?
Left Front Tire
What is the offset of a wheel with a mounting surface located 25mm towards the outer edge of the wheel, and a wheel width of 200mm
175mm
The speed rating N indicates a maximum speed of
87mph
What is one reason for the increased strain on tires in electric vehicles?
Instant torque