- Industry: Automotive
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Formulated with virtually impermeable butyl rubber, this material replaces the inner tube in modern, tubeless tires. Check you air pressure monthly, as some air loss occurs over time.
Industry:Automotive
When all wheels on the vehicle are adjusted so that they are pointed in the optimum direction relative to the road and each other.
Industry:Automotive
Tires that deliver a measure of traction on snow and ice without sacrificing dry performance driving capabilities.
Industry:Automotive
Tires that provide a good balance of traction in rain or snow with good tread life and a comfortable, quiet ride.
Industry:Automotive
Indicates the tire’s ability to provide a balance of traction in wet, dry, and winter conditions.
Industry:Automotive
An extremely dangerous situation where water builds up in front of the tires resulting in the tires losing contact with the road surface. At this point, the vehicle is skimming on the water surface and is completely out of control. Also called hydroplaning.
Industry:Automotive
A synthetic fabric used in some tires that is (pound-for-pound) stronger than steel.
Industry:Automotive
Different tread patterns featured on either side of the tread that enhance and optimize performance for both wet and dry handling. The inside shoulder has more grooves for water evacuation and massive tread blocks on the outside shoulder make for maximum handling.
Industry:Automotive
The state in which a tire and wheel spin with all their weight distributed equally. To correct an imbalance, a trained mechanic will add weights on the interior or exterior of the wheel.
Industry:Automotive
