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Automotive

Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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bias-ply

Automotive; Tires

A type of tire with crossed layers of ply cord running diagonally to the center line of the tread.

bolt circle

Automotive; Tires

The diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the center of each lug nut hole and then measured from two holes that are directly across from each other. The measurement is ...

braking torque

Automotive; Tires

A technique practiced by drag racers and road testers to improve their off-the-line acceleration; applying the brake and throttle at the same time, increasing the engine rpm until ...

breakaway

Automotive; Tires

A term used to describe a loss of traction when negotiating a curve or when accelerating from a standing start. The tires slide against, instead of grip, the road surface.

butyl rubber

Automotive; Tires

Synthetic rubber used to create today’s tires. It is virtually impenetrable to water and air.

camber

Automotive; Tires

A wheel’s inward or outward tilt from vertical, measured in degrees. The camber angle is adjusted to keep the outside tires flat on the ground during a turn.