Tire Knowledge
How many tires does a motorcycle have?
Two.
What is Adam's favourite colour?
Red.
What are tires made of?
Rubber.
What happens if water accumulates in old tires.
Can become a breeding ground for pests.
name an acceleration equation
yes or no
How many tires do a car have?
Four.
What are the presenters names?
Adam and Harrison
How does the rubber on winter tires differ from All-Season tires?
There is a specific type of rubber used that is designed to stay flexible which helps the tire grip better in cold.
True or false, tires take up a lot of space in landfills.
True
what is the friction number to the ground fr snow tires and summer tires
snow - 0.6
summer - 0.3
What are tires made out of?
Rubber
Will you have more or less control on the road in winter if you use all-season tires?
Less.
How does the pattern of the tread and tread depth affect snow conditions on winter tires?
Which three types of pollution do tires affect?
Air, water, and soil.
since 0.6 is twice as much as 0.3, it means what
takes twice as fast to come to a full stop
Name two different types of tires.
All-seasonal, performance, winter, etc.
Name a brand of tire.
Michelin, Pirelli, Hankook, Kumho, Yokohama
Why are all-season tires not very good for winter conditions?
Not as many biting edges, less tread depth, rubber isn't made for harsh conditions.
Are winter tires a help to society, Yes or No, and explain.
Yes.
it takes any car ____ times as long to come to a complete stop
9 times as much
What does a tire do for a car?
More control, how smooth the ride is, how quickly you can stop.
What are some main causes of traffic accidents in winter?
Slippery roads, poor visibility, rushing.
What are some pros of having winter tires in winter conditions.
Use a better type of rubber, more tread depth, more biting edges.
Why are old tires bad for the environment?
explain why they use bigger grooves on a snow tire
so it can dig into the snow better which creates a a higher traction which allows the car to stop quicker