Steering and Suspension tires, wheels, TPMS

A defective tire can cause which of the following?

• Erratic steering

• Darting or jumping

• Pulling to one side

• Any of the above

The part of the tire that is just under the tread of a radial tire is called the ________.

• Bead

• Belt

• Body (carcass) ply

• Inner liner

A tire is labeled 215/60R × 15 92T; the T indicates ________.

• Its tread wear rating

• Its load rating

• Its temperature resistance rating

• Its speed rating

Which size lug nut would fit a metric wheel stud?

• 7/16-20 RH

• 1/2 × 20

• 7/16-20 LH

• M12 × 1.5

What precautions should the driver of a vehicle equipped with run-flat tires adhere to?

• Should not be inflated to more than 10 PSI

• Should not be driven over 50 or 55 MPH if the tire has zero PSI

• Rapid cornering should be avoided if the tire has zero air pressure

• Both B and C

When selecting new tires for a vehicle, all are an important consideration EXCEPT ________.

• Tire size

• Tire width

• Speed rating

• Size of the lettering on the sidewall

The aspect ratio of a tire means ________.

• Its width to diameter of a wheel ratio

• The ratio of rolling resistance

• The ratio of height to width

• The ratio of width to height

A tire is labeled 215/60R × 15 92T; the 92 indicates ________.

• Tread wear rating

• Load rating

• Temperature resistance rating

• Speed rating

Technician A says that a PAX run-flat tire uses a special wheel. Technician B says that a standard tire can be used to replace a PAX run-flat tire. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technician

• Neither Technician

Technician A says that all tires sold for passenger vehicle use must be approved by the DOT. Technician B says that the DOT code will indicate the build date of the tire. Which technician is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technicians

• Neither Technician