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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standard load

Automotive; Tires

The amount of weight a given size tire can carry at a recommended air pressure.

maximum inflation pressure

Automotive; Tires

The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated; can be found molded onto the sidewall.

star pattern

Automotive; Tires

A pattern for tightening the lug nuts when mounting the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. This pattern assures uniform pressure, prevents misalignment, and helps keep the wheel centered.

metric tire size system

Automotive; Tires

One system used to describe a tire’s size. It is the standard system of the ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization).

static balance

Automotive; Tires

Exists when the weight mass is evenly distributed around the axis of rotation. Static imbalance can be detected from vibrations through the seat, floor and steering column.

This is the act of putting a tire on a wheel and ensuring that the assembly is balanced. When you purchase new tires, they need to be professionally mounted. It is also standard for the tire dealer ...