- Industry: Automotive
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A pattern of tread features aligned around the circumference of a tire. There are usually multiple ribs across the tread area of a tire.
Industry:Automotive
The friction between the tires and the road surface; the amount of grip provided.
Industry:Automotive
The distance from the ground to a fixed reference point (differs by automaker) on the vehicle’s body. This dimension can used to measure the amount of suspension travel or the height of the body from the ground.
Industry:Automotive
That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. It is distinguished by the design of its ribs and grooves. Provides traction in a variety of conditions, withstands high forces, and resists wear, abrasion, and heat.
Industry:Automotive
Also called drop center, a change (drop) in the rim profile between the rim flanges in which the bead area of a tire is placed during the mounting process. This allows the tire to be mounted on the rim.
Industry:Automotive
The depth of usable tread rubber measured in 32nds of an inch. If a tire comes new with 10/32nds of rubber, you have 8/32nds of usable rubber. Tires must be replaced when the wear bars are visible at 2/32nds.
Industry:Automotive
