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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R-compounding

Automotive; Tires

A racing-derived compound optimised for on-track performance and designed for maximum dry grip and repeated heat cycles.

Torsion bar

Automotive; Tires

A long, straight bar fastened to the frame at one end and to a suspension part at the other; acts like an uncoiled spring that absorbs energy by twisting.

Radial ply tyre

Automotive; Tires

A type of tyre with plies arranged so cords in the body run at 90-degree angles to the centre line of the tread.

Touring tyres

Automotive; Tires

Generally offer increased tread life, comfort, and all-season traction.

Revolutions per mile (RPM)

Automotive; Tires

Also called rpm. Measured number of revolutions for a tyre travelling one mile. This can vary with speed, load, and inflation pressure.

Air Free

Automotive; Tires

Air Free is a second-generation prototype of Bridgestone's airless tires that are designed to replace conventional air inflated tires. Air Free uses an array of shock-absorbing resin bands that ...