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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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step groove
Automotive; Tires
A design feature at the base of the groove that generates an additional gripping mechanism in deeper snow.
off-the-car balancing
Automotive; Tires
To achieve the optimal weight balance between the tire and the wheel, the assembly can be taken off the vehicle and balanced to eliminate both side-to-side shimmy and hopping up ...
stress equilibrium casing
Automotive; Tires
A radial casing design that more evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, cornering, and braking throughout the contact patch, allowing for design enhancements in the ...
original equipment
Automotive; Tires
Tires selected by a vehicle manufacturer that best match tire performance to vehicle performance characteristics. Also known as OE.
structure
Automotive; Tires
The way in which a tire carcass is constructed. Radial structure tires can be identified by the word radial or by the letter R and today account for the majority of vehicle tires.
supporting knobs technology
Automotive; Tires
Small bumps in the shoulder grooves help to provide lateral block rigidity.
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