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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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loaded radius
Automotive; Tires
The measurement in inches from the wheel axle centerline to the ground when the tire is properly inflated for the load.
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.
maximun inflation pressure
Automotive; Tires
The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated; can be found molded onto the sidewall.
negative camber
Automotive; Tires
Alignment setting where the tops of the tires are leaning toward the centerline of the vehicle; racers use a negative camber angle for maximum cornering potential.
offset
Automotive; Tires
The offset of the rim is what locates the tire/wheel assembly in relation to the suspension. A wheel with zero offset has a mounting face that directly aligns to the wheel’s centerline.
oversteer
Automotive; Tires
The tendency for a vehicle, when negotiating a corner, to turn more sharply than the driver intends. The rear end of the vehicle wants to swing toward the outside of a turn. A handling condition in ...