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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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load range
Automotive; Tires
Defines a range of maximum loads that tires can carry at a defined pressure.
sprung weight
Automotive; Tires
The parts of a car that are supported by its springs, including the frame, engine and body.
lug-centric
Automotive; Tires
Wheels are manufactured to fit either the hub or the lugs. Lug-centric is matching the lug holes of a custom wheel perfectly to the lug pattern of the vehicle.
squirm
Automotive; Tires
Flexing of the tread blocks between the belt package and the road surface. Less squirm means better steering response; more squirm means worse steering response.
luxury performance touring tires
Automotive; Tires
Generally designed for luxury sedans, this breed of tires blends performance handling with a comfortable, smooth ride.
match mounting
Automotive; Tires
Technique that matches the harmonic high point of a tire with a low point of the wheel to insure optimal ride performance.
