- Industry: Automotive
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The linear distance travelled by a tyre in one revolution (its circumference). This can vary with load and inflation. Rolling circumference can be calculated as follows: 63,360 divided by revolutions per mile = rolling circumference in inches.
Industry:Automotive
The tread section that runs around the circumference of the tyre separated by the tread grooves.
Industry:Automotive
The force required to keep a tyre moving at a uniform speed. The lower the rolling resistance, the less energy needed to keep a tyre moving.
Industry:Automotive
Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that appear across the tread of the tyre when only 2/32 inch of tread remains.
Industry:Automotive
The changing of tyres from front to rear or from side to side on a vehicle according to a set pattern; provides even treadwear. Rotating your tyres on a regular basis (every 6,000-8,000 miles) is a simple way to add miles to their life. See your tyre warranty for more information on recommended rotation.
Industry:Automotive
A process that makes it possible to precisely place three different types of rubber compounds across the tread of a tire.
Industry:Automotive
Specialised sidewall shape, bead area, and bead compound that enhance the durability and mountability of tyres with very short sidewalls.
Industry:Automotive
Operating a tyre without sufficient air pressure to support the weight of the vehicle with occupants and additional load; could cause failure of the tyre when heat is generated inside the tyre to the point of degeneration of components.
Industry:Automotive
The handling characteristic in which the front tyres break loose because they are running a larger slip angle than the rear tires. Also known as plowing.
Industry:Automotive
