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

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lateral runout

Automotive; Tires

Side-to-side wobbling of a wheel as it rotates; a shimmy.

loaded radius

Automotive; Tires

The measurement in inches from the wheel axle centerline to the ground when the tire is properly inflated for the load.

match mounting

Automotive; Tires

Technique that matches the harmonic high point of a tire with a low point of the wheel to insure optimal ride performance.

maximun inflation pressure

Automotive; Tires

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

negative camber

Automotive; Tires

Alignment setting where the tops of the tires are leaning toward the centerline of the vehicle; racers use a negative camber angle for maximum cornering potential.

offset

Automotive; Tires

The offset of the rim is what locates the tire/wheel assembly in relation to the suspension. A wheel with zero offset has a mounting face that directly aligns to the wheel’s ...

oversteer

Automotive; Tires

The tendency for a vehicle, when negotiating a corner, to turn more sharply than the driver intends. The rear end of the vehicle wants to swing toward the outside of a turn. A ...

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