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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bias-ply

Automotive; Tires

A type of tire with crossed layers of ply cord running diagonally to the center line of the tread.

The diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the center of each lug nut hole and then measured from two holes that are directly across from each other. The measurement is used in selecting the ...

braking torque

Automotive; Tires

A technique practiced by drag racers and road testers to improve their off-the-line acceleration; applying the brake and throttle at the same time, increasing the engine rpm until release of the ...

breakaway

Automotive; Tires

A term used to describe a loss of traction when negotiating a curve or when accelerating from a standing start. The tires slide against, instead of grip, the road surface.

butyl rubber

Automotive; Tires

Synthetic rubber used to create today’s tires. It is virtually impenetrable to water and air.

camber

Automotive; Tires

A wheel’s inward or outward tilt from vertical, measured in degrees. The camber angle is adjusted to keep the outside tires flat on the ground during a turn.