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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.
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gross vehicle weight (GVW)
Automotive; Tires
The weight of the vehicle and its contents (fluids, passengers, and cargo).
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
Automotive; Tires
The maximum weight allowed for the vehicle and its contents. This value is established by the vehicle manufacturer and can be identified on the vehicle door placard.
airtight
Automotive; Tires
Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air. Completely closed so that no air can get in or out.
air pressure
Automotive; Tires
The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of tire, which is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kiloPascals (kPa), the metric designation for air pressure.
airtight synthetic rubber
Automotive; Tires
Formulated with virtually impermeable butyl rubber, this material replaces the inner tube in modern, tubeless tires. Check you air pressure monthly, as some air loss occurs over time.
alignment
Automotive; Tires
When all wheels on the vehicle are adjusted so that they are pointed in the optimum direction relative to the road and each other.
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