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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rim flange

Automotive; Tires

Surface of the rim of the wheel that contacts the side of the tire bead.

tread life

Automotive; Tires

The life of a tire before it is pulled from service; mileage.

The linear distance traveled by a tire in one revolution (its circumference). This can vary with load and inflation. Rolling circumference can be calculated as follows: 63,360 divided by revolutions ...

tread rib

Automotive; Tires

The tread section that runs around the circumference of the tire separated by the tread grooves.

rolling resistance

Automotive; Tires

The force required to keep a tire moving at a uniform speed. The lower the rolling resistance, the less energy needed to keep a tire moving.

treadwear indicator

Automotive; Tires

Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that appear across the tread of the tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains.

rotation

Automotive; Tires

The changing of tires from front to rear or from side to side on a vehicle according to a set pattern; provides even treadwear. Rotating your tires on a regular basis (every 6,000-8,000 miles) is a ...