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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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overall width
Automotive; Tires
The distance between the outside of the two sidewalls, including lettering and designs.
suspension
Automotive; Tires
The various springs, shock absorbers and linkages used to suspend a vehicle’s frame, body, engine, and drivetrain above its wheels.
overinflation
Automotive; Tires
Too much air in the tire, resulting in premature wear in the center of the tread.
symmetrical tread design
Automotive; Tires
Uniform tread pattern on both sides of the tread for better performance in specific conditions and on specific roads.
oversteer
Automotive; Tires
The tendency for a vehicle, when negotiating a corner, to turn more sharply than the driver intends. The rear end of the vehicle wants to swing toward the outside of a turn. A ...
synthetic rubber
Automotive; Tires
Man-made, as opposed to natural, rubber. Most of today’s passenger car and light truck tires have a relatively small amount of natural rubber in their content.
oxidation
Automotive; Tires
Rust process that takes place in the steel belts when moisture, via damage, is allowed to get inside the tire. This can result in the tire becoming unserviceable before normal ...
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