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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tri side-by-side compounding

Automotive; Tires

A process that makes it possible to precisely place three different types of rubber compounds across the tread of a tire.

ultra-low profile technology

Automotive; Tires

Specialized sidewall shape, bead area, and bead compound that enhance the durability and mountability of tires with very short sidewalls.

Operating a tire without sufficient air pressure to support the weight of the vehicle with occupants and additional load; could cause failure of the tire when heat is generated inside the tire to the ...

understeer

Automotive; Tires

The handling characteristic in which the front tires break loose because they are running a larger slip angle than the rear tires. Also known as plowing.

undertread

Automotive; Tires

Material between the bottom of the tread rubber and the top layer of steel belts; acts as a cushion that enhances comfort.

unsprung weight

Automotive; Tires

The weight of the parts of a vehicle not supported by its springs, including wheels and tires, outboard brake assemblies, the rear axle assembly, suspension members, springs, shock absorbers and ...