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Tires

A ring-shaped covering fixed around the wheel-rim of an automobile that both protects it and provides a shock-absorbant cushion to increase vehicle performance and speed.

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Tires

Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Automotive; Tires

The weight of the vehicle and its contents (fluids, passengers, and cargo).

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

Automotive; Tires

The maximum weight allowed for the vehicle and its contents. This value is established by the vehicle manufacturer and can be identified on the vehicle door placard.

High-performance tyres

Automotive; Tires

Also called maximum performance, ultra-high-performance, etc., offer a superior degree of handling, grip, and cornering ability than standard tires. High-performance tyres are also rated for ...

Runout

Automotive; Tires

The amount a wheel moves in and out, away from its true centre as it is rotated. If runout is excessive, the wheel can be seen to wobble as it rotates.

High modulus undertread

Automotive; Tires

Layer of rubber below grooves that anchor the tread blocks to the casing plies for increased grip, steering response, and optimal handling.

Section height

Automotive; Tires

The height of a tire, measured from its rim to its outer tread.

Highway tyres

Automotive; Tires

Also called summer tires; designed for wet-and-dry weather driving, but not for use on snow and ice.

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