General Flashcards

1
Q

Tier 1 brand

A

Michelin

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2
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Common Michelin tire names

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  1. Agilis
  2. Alpin
  3. Cross Climate
  4. Cross Terrain
  5. Defender
  6. Latitude
  7. Pilot Sport
  8. Premier LTX
  9. Primacy
  10. X-ICE
  11. XDN
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3
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Tier 2 brand

A

BFGoodrich (off-road and racing)

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4
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Common BFGoodrich tire names

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  1. Advantage T/A
  2. G-Force T/A
  3. All-Terrain T/A
  4. Mud-Terrain T/A
  5. Commercial T/A
    T/A = Traction Advantage
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5
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Tier 3 brand

A

UniRoyal

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6
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Common Uniroyal tire names

A
  1. Laredo
  2. Tiger Paw
  3. Power Paw
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7
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DLPS (Product Lines) w/ 4 categories

A

Direction Ligne Produit Specialite
1. Aviation
2. Two-wheel
3. Agriculture
4. Genie civil/Earthmover

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8
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What do tires do?

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  1. Provide traction
  2. Help brake
  3. Help steer
  4. Absorb noise
  5. Protect wheel
  6. Carry load
  7. Absorbs shock
  8. Enhance performance
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9
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What are tires made of?

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  1. Rubber (natural and synthetic)
  2. Textiles (cotton, nylon, rayon, and polyester)
  3. Steel
  4. Carbon black
  5. Fiberglass and Kevlar (performance tires)
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10
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Tire terminology

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  1. Section width
  2. Overall diameter
  3. Deflection
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11
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Tire construction

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  1. Inner liner
  2. Carcass (casing)
  3. Steel belt
  4. Crown piles
  5. Tread
  6. Beads (tringles)
  7. Bead protector
  8. Sidewall
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12
Q

What is the most important part of the tire?

A

Air

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13
Q

What is the number 1 enemy of tire?

A

Heat

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14
Q

Bias construction

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  1. 45 degree angle of the textiles in layers. Crown and sidewall are interdependent
  2. Less flexible
  3. More sensitive to overheating
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15
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Tire maintenance

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  1. Pressure
  2. Rotation
  3. Balancing
  4. Alignment
  5. Tread wear
  6. Storage
  7. Cleaning chemicals
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16
Q

Term for front and back tire are different sizes

A

Split fitment
Staggered fitment