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Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.
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tri side-by-side compounding
Automotive; Tires
A process that makes it possible to precisely place three different types of rubber compounds across the tread of a tire.
ultra-low profile technology
Automotive; Tires
Specialized sidewall shape, bead area, and bead compound that enhance the durability and mountability of tires with very short sidewalls.
underinflation
Automotive; Tires
Operating a tire without sufficient air pressure to support the weight of the vehicle with occupants and additional load; could cause failure of the tire when heat is generated ...
understeer
Automotive; Tires
The handling characteristic in which the front tires break loose because they are running a larger slip angle than the rear tires. Also known as plowing.
undertread
Automotive; Tires
Material between the bottom of the tread rubber and the top layer of steel belts; acts as a cushion that enhances comfort.
unsprung weight
Automotive; Tires
The weight of the parts of a vehicle not supported by its springs, including wheels and tires, outboard brake assemblies, the rear axle assembly, suspension members, springs, ...
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