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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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.