Wheels and Tyres

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

• Bias ply

• TR

• Radial

• Steel stud

Which part of the tire contacts the road surface?

• Tread

• Bead

• Casing

• Sidewall

Which part of the tire contacts the wheel for a seal?

• Tread

• Bead

• Casing

• Sidewall

What is the first step in dismounting a tire from the wheel?

• Breaking the bead

• Deflating the tire

• Lubricating the bead

• Clamping the wheel to machine

What is the second step in dismounting a tire from the wheel?

• Breaking the bead

• Deflating the tire

• Lubricating the bead

• Clamping the wheel to machine

What is the third step in dismounting a tire from the wheel?

• Breaking the bead

• Deflating the tire

• Lubricating the bead

• Clamping the wheel to machine

Before a new tire is installed on the wheel it must be checked for what?

• Leaks

• Tread depth

• Tread direction

• Proper size

What type of tyre is shown on the image

• Asymmetric

• Symmetric

• Directional

• Unidirectional

What does the highlighted symbol on the tyre sidewall indicate?

• Unidirectional Tyre

• Wheel Rotation

• Direction of Rotation

• Rotational Speed

What is the minimum legal tread depth in the UK?

• 1.6m

• 1.6mm

• 1.6cm

• 1.6 inches