Flashcard on Wheel Design

Front

All of the following are factors that determine wheel design, EXCEPT: Tire pressure, Tire size, Tire type, Tire position

Back

Tire type

Front

Technician A says that demountable rims have center discs. Technician B says that demountable rims do not have center discs. Who is correct?

Back

Technician B

Front

Which of the following is the distance across the center of the rim, from bead seat to bead seat? Rim flange, Wheel end, Rim width, Rim diameter

Back

Rim diameter

Front

__________ provide the clamping force needed to hold the wheel against the hub.

Back

Nuts

Front

All wheel nuts must be tightened to the correct torque and in the proper __________.

Back

Sequence

Front

Who is correct regarding the effect of overtightening wheel fasteners on the elasticity of studs? Technician A says that severely overtightening wheel fasteners would result in losing elastic capability of studs. Technician B says that overtightening wheel fasteners has no effect on elasticity of studs.

Back

Technician A

Front

A stud-piloted wheel's inner nut has a __________.

Back

Tapered cone

Front

The most common diameter for HD commercial vehicle tires is __________.

Back

22.5"

Front

__________ force keeps the wheel attached to the hub.

Back

Clamping

Front

Why should a star pattern sequence be followed when tightening the wheel onto a hub?

Back

To prevent the wheel from warping and create more consistent clamping force