Tires

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.

Industry: Automotive; Rubber

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Stability

Automotive; Tires

Situation in which the driver maintains control of the vehicle.

High flotation sizing system for light trucks

Automotive; Tires

Tyres with lower sidewalls and wider treads that yield better traction on surfaces such as sand and soft soil found in watery, off-road situations.

Rubber compound

Automotive; Tires

A combination of raw materials blended according to carefully developed procedures. The rubber compound is specially adapted to the performance required of each type of tire.

Standard load

Automotive; Tires

The amount of weight a given size tyre can carry at a recommended air pressure.

Maximum inflation pressure

Automotive; Tires

The maximum air pressure to which a cold tyre may be inflated; can be found moulded onto the sidewall.

Star pattern

Automotive; Tires

A pattern for tightening the lug nuts when mounting the tyre and wheel assembly to the vehicle. This pattern assures uniform pressure, prevents misalignment, and helps keep the wheel centered.