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Automotive

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

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airtight synthetic rubber

Automotive; Tires

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 ...

alignment

Automotive; Tires

When all wheels on the vehicle are adjusted so that they are pointed in the optimum direction relative to the road and each other.

all-season high-performance tires

Automotive; Tires

Tires that deliver a measure of traction on snow and ice without sacrificing dry performance driving capabilities.

all-season tires

Automotive; Tires

Tires that provide a good balance of traction in rain or snow with good tread life and a comfortable, quiet ride.

all-season traction

Automotive; Tires

Indicates the tire’s ability to provide a balance of traction in wet, dry, and winter conditions.

aquaplaning

Automotive; Tires

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 ...