TOPIC 4 TYRE

What is the name for the part of a tyre in contact with the road?

• Tread

• Sidewall

• Bead

• Liner

What are the beads of a tyre usually constructed from?

• Steel wire

• Fibreglass

• Nylon

• Neoprene

A tyre has the following specification: P 185/55 V R 15. This means that:

1. It is for passenger vehicle use

2. It has a height of 185 mm

3. It has a width of 55 mm

4. It has a rim diameter of 15 inches

Which of these statements are true?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1 and 4 only

• 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which task is being carried out in picture?

• Checking wear

• Checking condition

• Checking pressure

• Cleaning tread

Which vehicle most suits an asymmetrical tread pattern ?

• off road vehicle

• family car

• high performance

• wheel barrow

The most common type of tire on the road today is .........

• Bias ply

• Radial

• TR

• Steel stud

The purpose of tyre tread is to displace water to prevent aqua planing.

• True

• False

The term 'Aqua Planing' is best described by;

• Due to water not being compressible, the vehicle is lifted from the road, causing the driver to lose control.

• A method of road surface preparation to avoid standing water.

Define two types of TPMS.

• Undirect TPMS

  Direct TPMS

• Direct TPMS

  Non direct TPMS

• Indirect TPMS

  Direct TPMS

• Non direct TPMS

  Direct TPMS

Which of the following not Run Flat Tyre types?

• Self-supporting

• Self-sealing

• Auxiliary-sealing

• Auxiliary-supported