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Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.
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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 ...
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.
mounting
Automotive; Tires
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 ...
static loaded radius
Automotive; Tires
Distance from the wheel axis of rotation to supporting surface at a given load and stated inflation pressure.
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