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Tires
A ring-shaped covering fixed around the wheel-rim of an automobile that both protects it and provides a shock-absorbant cushion to increase vehicle performance and speed.
Industry: Automotive; Rubber
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silica tread compound
Automotive; Tires
A compounding of silica with a specially formulated synthetic elastomer for exceptional grip on cold and wet surfaces, as well as reliable durability.
life maximized adherence compounding
Automotive; Tires
A street-optimized compound for predictable handling, sustained levels of grip, and excellent traction throughout the tire’s life.
light truck
Automotive; Tires
Automotive industry term for smaller trucks, pickups, passenger vans, or SUVs.
sipes
Automotive; Tires
Special slits within a tread block that open as the tire rolls into the contact patch then close, breaking the water tension on the road surface and putting rubber in contact with the road to ...
size
Automotive; Tires
The combination of tire width, construction type, aspect ratio, and rim size used in differentiating tires.
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