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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Offset

Automotive; Tires

The offset of the rim is what locates the tire/wheel assembly in relation to the suspension. A wheel with zero offset has a mounting face that directly aligns to the wheel's centerline.

Shimmy

Automotive; Tires

Wobbling of wheels from side-to-side on a vehicle. Shimmying can be caused by a variety of factors, including improperly balanced tires, poor alignment, and bent wheels.

Maximun inflation pressure

Automotive; Tires

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

Squirm

Automotive; Tires

Flexing of the tread blocks between the belt package and the road surface. Less squirm means better steering response; more squirm means worse steering response.