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Rubber
Related to the production, harvesting and distribution of naturally occurring rubber - which is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer found in the sap of some plants and trees- as well as man-made synthesised rubber.
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self-aligning torque
Automotive; Tires
When the tire is cornering, torque created at the road contact patch acts at a point somewhat to the rear of the actual wheel center due to pneumatic trail. This has the same ...
hysteresis
Automotive; Tires
When rubber stretches and compresses, it does not render all the energy applied to it because energy is lost due to internal friction. The mechanical energy is transformed into ...
series
Automotive; Tires
Tires with the same aspect ratio, or relationship of section height to section width.
service description
Automotive; Tires
Numbers and letters molded into the sidewall indicating the load-carrying capacity, load index, and the speed at which the tire can carry a load under specified conditions, or the ...
inner liner
Automotive; Tires
The innermost layer of a tubeless tire, compounded with virtually impermeable butyl rubber. Some air loss over time will occur. Check your pressures monthly to ensure safe ...
shimmy
Automotive; Tires
Wobbling of wheels from side-to-side on a vehicle. Shimmying can be caused by a variety of factors, including improperly balanced tires, poor alignment, and bent wheels.
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