11 Tires Flashcards
What do tires do?
Gives the vehicle contact with the road
Supports the weight of the vehicle
Transfers engine horsepower to the ground
Gives the vehicle traction and control
What gives tires their structural integrity
Belts
Winter tires
Hard rubber, more flex , More grips
Summer tires
Soft rubber, heat resistant
Tire tread
Maintains contact with the road
Assists with faster breaking
Solid band
Equals the tread is unsafe and worn down
Tire tread on front axle
3.2 mm 4/32nd
Rear axle
1.6 mm 2/32nd
Tires lose pressure by
Change of temperature
Under inflation
Reduces tread life
Builds up internal heat
Reduces concerning stability
Loses steering precision
Correct tire inflation
Improves fuel economy
Reduce the sidewall flex
Manages heat build up
Better tire responsiveness
Better traction and handling
Over inflation
Reduces footprint traction
Bumpier/harder, ride
Improve steering response
increases concerning stability
What causes tire wear?
Mismanagement
Aggressive driving
Worm tie ends
Improper infATION
Balanced tires
Mud and ice in the rims can make the tires temporary out of balance
Affects the quality of the ride
Affects tread wear and life
Affects bearings and shocks
Went to check air pressure
At the beginning of the day
Before the tire warms up
Before driving