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Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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silica tread compound

Automotive; Tires

A compounding of silica with a specially formulated synthetic elastomer for exceptional grip on cold and wet surfaces, as well as reliable durability.

life maximized adherence compounding

Automotive; Tires

A street-optimized compound for predictable handling, sustained levels of grip, and excellent traction throughout the tire’s life.

singles

Automotive; Tires

One tire mounted on each side of an axle (two tires per axle).

light truck

Automotive; Tires

Automotive industry term for smaller trucks, pickups, passenger vans, or SUVs.

sipes

Automotive; Tires

Special slits within a tread block that open as the tire rolls into the contact patch then close, breaking the water tension on the road surface and putting rubber in contact with ...

linearity

Automotive; Tires

A term used to characterize steering response.

size

Automotive; Tires

The combination of tire width, construction type, aspect ratio, and rim size used in differentiating tires.