Chapter _ Tire Impressions Flashcards
2 types of shell molds
Shell and segmented molds
The point where 2 halves join together is known as a
parting line
during the mold finishing stage, tread wear indicator bars are added to all of the molds
false, they are added when making tread design
Most common cause of wear is under-inflation, which causes the tire to wear…
more on the shoulders of the tire than the center
Improper alignment such as damaged steering or suspension parts can cause a tire to wear…
more on one side of the tire
it is important to find and compare the tire because the wear on the tire changes rapidly
false, much slower than shoes
individual characteristics include things such as stone holds, nails, plugs and patches
true but not flash!
When looking at individual characteristics in tires, the quality and degree of clarity have the most influence and weight that can be applied to any tire
True, quality and clarity!
The most transient form of individual characteristic found in a tire is…
stone holds
