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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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rim flange
Automotive; Tires
Surface of the rim of the wheel that contacts the side of the tire bead.
rolling circumference
Automotive; Tires
The linear distance traveled by a tire in one revolution (its circumference). This can vary with load and inflation. Rolling circumference can be calculated as follows: 63,360 ...
tread rib
Automotive; Tires
The tread section that runs around the circumference of the tire separated by the tread grooves.
rolling resistance
Automotive; Tires
The force required to keep a tire moving at a uniform speed. The lower the rolling resistance, the less energy needed to keep a tire moving.
treadwear indicator
Automotive; Tires
Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that appear across the tread of the tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains.
rotation
Automotive; Tires
The changing of tires from front to rear or from side to side on a vehicle according to a set pattern; provides even treadwear. Rotating your tires on a regular basis (every ...
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