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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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radial ply tire
Automotive; Tires
A type of tire with plies arranged so cords in the body run at 90-degree angles to the center line of the tread.
touring tires
Automotive; Tires
Generally offer increased tread life, comfort, and all-season traction.
revolutions per mile (RPM)
Automotive; Tires
Also called rpm. Measured number of revolutions for a tire traveling one mile. This can vary with speed, load, and inflation pressure.
ribs
Automotive; Tires
A pattern of tread features aligned around the circumference of a tire. There are usually multiple ribs across the tread area of a tire.
traction
Automotive; Tires
The friction between the tires and the road surface; the amount of grip provided.
ride height
Automotive; Tires
The distance from the ground to a fixed reference point (differs by automaker) on the vehicle’s body. This dimension can used to measure the amount of suspension travel or the ...
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