Tires

Tires

A ring-shaped covering fixed around the wheel-rim of an automobile that both protects it and provides a shock-absorbant cushion to increase vehicle performance and speed.

Industry: Automotive; Rubber

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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 the road to ...