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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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load-carrying capacity
Automotive; Tires
Indicates how much weight a tire is certified to carry at maximum inflation pressure.
slip
Automotive; Tires
The difference between the linear speed of the vehicle and the rotational speed of the tire. For example, if a tire is locked and sliding (e.g., not rotating) while the vehicle is ...
zero offset
Automotive; Tires
When the mounting face of the wheel directly aligns with the wheel’s centerline.
zero pressure technology
Automotive; Tires
Michelin® Zero Pressure™ tires feature a reinforced sidewall that is designed to support the weight of your car even after a loss of air pressure — even with no air in the tire. 2 ...
zero toe
Automotive; Tires
When tires on the same axle are parallel; the fronts and rears of the tires are equidistant.
zig zag sipes technology
Automotive; Tires
A zig-zag shaped, normally horizontal sipe that flexes and bites into the snow to help provide reliable cold-weather traction.
air pressure
Automotive; Tires
The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of tire, which is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kiloPascals (kPa), the metric designation for ...
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