Tire
name 2 basic function of a tire
Acts as a cushion
provides traction
Where is the tire tread located and what is its purpose
on top of the tire, to provide traction
What does DOT stand for
Department of transportation
What is the term used when a tire rides on water
Hydroplane
Define and explain tire bead
The part of the tire that seals the tire to the wheel when the tire is inflated
What do the P,T,C stand for on a tire
Passenger, Temporary, Commerical
Name 3 things on the tire sidewall
DOT date, manufacture, tire maxim inflation
Where do you find the tire DOT date
on the side of the tire
How do you know what the correct tire PSI should be
It can be found on the drivers door panel
Define sidewall
side of tire
What does 185/70 stand for
width and height of tire
Why is tire tread important?
Because this is the part of the tire that contact the road
What does the DOT tell you?
week year
What can happen if you fill the tire above recommended tire pressure
Tire damage and the tire could blow up
Complete the statement the more plies a tire has the (what)?
stronger or stiffer the tire
What is a retread
when the tire tread is removed and replace with new tread
What is the minimum 32nd for tire wear
2/32
Decode this date 2209
22nd week of 2009
What can happen if you don't put enough air in the tire?
Tire damage when the vehicle is driven
What is meant by the term speed rating
the fastest the tire can be driven before it will fail
decode and explain each P 190/80 R 18
Passenger vehicle, tire width, tire height, radial, wheels or rim size
Can a hole be repaired is the sidewall of a tire
no
Decode this date 5819
What does maximum load rating mean in terms of tire
max weight that the tires can hold
What is meant by the term wear bars
the wear bar marks located on the tire