tire basics
These front axle tires are never to be repaired and usually have solid lateral tread bars
steer tires
LFI stands for
Left front inner tire position
Wheels made of this material are stronger and will dissipate heat better, which will result in better braking performance under extreme conditions, but are more expensive
Aluminum wheels
tires were this color for the first 25 years of their existence
white-as a byproduct of Zinc Oxide being added to the rubber to add strength. Researchers then began adding Carbon black for longevity and this turned the tires black.
these tires are used indoors for specialized units
cushion press-on
(have a smooth tread )
these are rear axle tires and can be repaired.
drive tires
on a 215/75R15 the 75 stands for this
the height of the sidewall from rim to tread
Wheels made of this material use a stamped center and are usually welded to a thin outer rim resulting in more bending and damage when hitting bumps or potholes. They retain much more heat and should not be used for specialized equipment.
Steel wheels
this feature helps a 'winter tire' better grip the road
sipes-grooves or channels in a tire's tread that improves the tire's grip or traction to the road
these tires are used outdoors for specialized units
pneumatic tires
if the tire is punctured here it cannot be repaired
sidewall and bead areas
recaps cannot be placed in this position on a unit
steer axle
These are the most common wheel type and have a one piece permanent assembly which mounts directly to the vehicle hub
disc wheel
this is the appropriate cause for tire replacement job when the tire is worn
low tread
pneumatic tires come in these two styles
solid or air filled
Solideal/Camso is used for what type of tires
solid tires for specialized equipment
these are the most common tire national accounts
Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear
These wheels have a demountable rim which slides over the spokes and is held in place by clamps and studs fasteners
spoke wheel
who handles tire calls and how long do you keep them in your name?
anyone that takes a call can handle a tire call, keep it in your name until it's complete
air pneumatic tires can be filled with these two things
air or foam
a tire has this many layers
6-inner liner, carcass ply, beads, sidewall, crown plies, tread
per DOT standards, drive and trailer tires must be replaced at _____/32nds
2/32nds
of the two types of wheel mounts, these are most common and round in shape
hub piloted wheel
this is the biggest tire manufacturer in the world
LEGO
this specialized unit always has tread on the tires
moffett