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11th Grade
03/01/2018

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Term
MAST
Definition
Michelin Americas Small Tires
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X
Definition
Michelin Radial
Term
Radial
Definition
A tire carcass with a horizontal ply and a circular ply
Term
BFG
Definition
Benjamin Franklin Goodrich
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UR
Definition
Uniroyal
Term
Invoice
Definition
Receipt / Proof of Purchase
Term
Section Width
Definition
Is the measurement of the tire's width from its inner sidewall to its outer sidewall
Term
Section Height
Definition
Is the vertical measurement from the bead seat of a tire to the top of the crown when it is mounted
Term
Bead
Definition
Is the edge of a tire that sits on the wheel
Term
Wheel
Definition
a circular object also known as a rim that revolves on an axle
Term
Axle
Definition
Is a rod around which a wheel moves or rotates
Term
Over All Diameter
Definition
Tire and wheel total diameter when mounted
Term
Tread Depth
Definition
Is a vertical measurement between the top of the tread rubber to the bottom of the tire's deepest grooves.
Term
Sipe
Definition
A groove or channel in the tread of a tire to improve its grip
Term
Aspect Ratio
Definition
Also known as the Section Height
Term
M + S or M/S
Definition
Mud and Snow
Term
A/S
Definition
All Season
Term
All Terrain
Definition
Designed to travel on all types of ground
Term
A/T
Definition
All Terrain
Term
T/A
Definition
Traction Advantage
Term
Tread Width
Definition
The section width not including the shoulder or sidewall of a tire
Term
Contact Patch
Definition
The section of rubber that touches the ground
Term
P-Metric
Definition
A Passenger Metric Tire
Term
Passenger Tire
Definition
A tire designed for automobiles and light trucks
Term
LT-Metric
Definition
A tire designed for Light Trucks and Heavy Duty Trucks
Term
European-Metric
Definition
A tire designed exactly like a P-Metric tire but focused on European Automobiles and Sport Sedans
Term
Sedan[image]
Definition
Typical pillar configurations of a sedan (three box), station wagon (two box) and hatchback (two box) from the same model range
Term
Passenger Car
Definition
A road motor vehicle usually a sedan SUV, CUV and or Minivan
Term
CUV
Definition
Car Utility Vehicle
Term
SUV
Definition
Sport Utility Vehicle
Term
Light Truck
Definition
A half-ton pickup class
Term
Pick up
Definition
A truck with a bed
Term
Three-quarter-ton Truck
Definition
Sometimes referred to as the 2500 series pickup trucks
Term
One-ton Truck
Definition
Sometimes referred to as the 3500 series pickup trucks
Term
Semi or Tractor Trailor
Definition
The combination of a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers to carry freight
Term
Freightliner
Definition
A train carrying containers that can be transferred
Term
Jeep
Definition
A small, sturdy motor vehicle with four-wheel drive, especially one used by the military
Term
Minivan
Definition
Vehicle size classification describing a high-roof vehicle with a flexible interior layout.
Term
ATV
Definition
All Terrain Vehicle also known as a quad, quad bike, three-wheeler, four-wheeler or quadri-cycle
Term
Motorcycle
Definition
A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no pedals.
Term
Over-steer
Definition
A vehicle with a tendency to turn more sharply than was intended
Term
Under-steer
Definition
A vehicle with tendency to turn less sharply than is intended
Term
Camber
Definition
A tilt built into a road at a bend or curve, enabling vehicles to maintain speed
Term
Negative Camber
Definition
Is implemented so that when the car is cornering it gets the greatest possible contact patch
Term
Positive Camber
Definition
Reverse of a negative camber usually resulting in under-steering and inner tire wear
Term
Sidewall
Definition
The side of a tire, typically marked with sizing markings and letters
Term
Inner Sidewall
Definition
The sidewall facing the inside of the car
Term
Exterior Sidewall
Definition
The sidewall facing the outside visible to the driver
Term
DOT
Definition
Department Of Transportation
Term
TIN
Definition
Tire Identification Number
Term
UTQG
Definition
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Term
TPMS
Definition
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Term
RMA
Definition
Rubber Manufacturer Association
Term
NHTSA
Definition
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Term
Run Flat
Definition
A tire that can resist deflation and the ability to be driven at reduced speeds under 50 mph for a limited distances of up to 50 miles
Term
Ran Flat
Definition
A tire that have been driven flat
Term
Tire Pressure
Definition
The pressure of the air in a tire
Term
Max Tire Pressure
Definition
The max air pressure a single tire can hold
Term
Load Capacity
Definition
The max load capacity a tire can carry
Term
Speed Rating
Definition
A letter designated to rate the top speed capability of a tire before losing control
Term
Load index
Definition
Same as Load Capacity
Term
Speed Symbol
Definition
Same as Speed Rating
Term
Irregular Wear
Definition
Non-Uniform or uneven wear of a tires tread usually causing noise or vibration
Term
Even Wear
Definition
Uniform wear of a tires tread from shoulder to shoulder
Term
Impact Break
Definition
A hole made by impact
Term
Sidewall Puncture
Definition
A hole in the sidewall of a tire usually made by a perforation or cut
Term
Tread Puncture
Definition
A hole in the tread of a tire usually made by a perforation or cut
Term
Shoulder Puncture
Definition
A hole in the shoulder of a tire usually made by a perforation or cut
Term
Tread Detachment
Definition
A detachment of the tread belt usually leaving the tire inflated
Term
Bubble
Definition
Usually caused by Leak of air without perforation due to impact or ran flat
Term
Tire Shoulder
Definition
The section where the sidewall and the tread belt meet
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