Tires

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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Tires

Also known as Ackerman Angle. A vehicle’s wheels on the inside of a turn follow a smaller radius than the tires on the outside of the turn, because the two front wheels steer at different angles when ...

proprietary blended compounding

Automotive; Tires

Technology that creates a uniform compound blend that helps provide outstanding all-around performance in wet and dry conditions.

torque

Automotive; Tires

Turning or twisting effort, usually measured in lb-ft or Newton meters.

pull

Automotive; Tires

A condition in which a vehicle swerves to one side without being steered in that direction, as a result of irregular tire wear, improper front and/or rear wheel alignment, or worn or improperly ...

torque-locking sipes

Automotive; Tires

Sipes with vertical undulation (into tread block) for added rigidity during cornering.

r-compounding

Automotive; Tires

A racing-derived compound optimized for on-track performance and designed for maximum dry grip and repeated heat cycles.

torsion bar

Automotive; Tires

A long, straight bar fastened to the frame at one end and to a suspension part at the other; acts like an uncoiled spring that absorbs energy by twisting.