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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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duals
Automotive; Tires
Tires placed side by side on an axle to increase both carrying capacity and traction capability; four tires across an axle.
dual tread compounding
Automotive; Tires
Employs two compound types across the tread, the outside for dry traction and the inside for wet traction.
durablack
Automotive; Tires
A compound technology that allows a tire’s sidewall to stay a rich black during the entire life of the tire.
toe-in
Automotive; Tires
The fronts of two tires on the same axle are closer than the rears of the tires.
positive caster
Automotive; Tires
Alignment setting when the steering axis is inclined rearward at the top.
toe-out
Automotive; Tires
The fronts of two tires on the same axle are further apart than the rears of the tires.
positive offset
Automotive; Tires
The mounting face of a wheel is toward the wheel’s street side, moving the tire and wheel assembly in toward the vehicle.
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