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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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dog tracking
Automotive; Tires
Track is the width between the outside tread edges of tires on the same axle. Tracking, or more specifically Dog Tracking, refers to a condition in which the vehicle is out of ...
drift
Automotive; Tires
Drift refers to a vehicle deviating from a straight-line path when no steering input is given. Also called pull.
dual tread compounding
Automotive; Tires
Employs two compound types across the tread, the outside for dry traction and the inside for wet traction.
durometer
Automotive; Tires
An instrument used to measure hardness. Specific to tires, a durometer typically measures the hardness of the tread compound. Durometer can also refer to the hardness result, as ...
extra load
Automotive; Tires
Tires that are rated to carry a higher load by virtue of having a maximum inflation pressure higher than the standard maximum.
indentation
Automotive; Tires
A normal, safe occurrence in a tire’s sidewall where overlapping splices of fabric cords form indentations. This cannot occur on tread due to steel cable implantation.
inner line
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 ...
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