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cold inflation pressure
Automotive; Tires
The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) before a tire has built up heat from driving.
compliance cushion
Automotive; Tires
An added rubber tire component between the tread and belt that absorbs road irregularities for a smoother ride.
contact patch
Automotive; Tires
The area in which the tire is in contact with the road surface. Also called footprint.
cord
Automotive; Tires
The strands of fabric forming the plies or layers of the tire. Cords may be made from polyester, rayon, nylon, fiberglass or steel.
cornering force
Automotive; Tires
The force on a turning vehicle’s tires - the tire’s ability to grip and resist side force - that keeps the vehicle on the desired arc.
crown plies
Automotive; Tires
Provide the rigid base for the tread which allows for good fuel economy. The plies also provide centrifugal and lateral rigidity to the tire, and are designed to flex sufficiently ...
directional stability
Automotive; Tires
The ability of a vehicle to be driven safely and with confidence in a straight line and at high speed without being affected by pavement irregularities, crosswinds, aerodynamic ...
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