Wheels and tyres 1

What is the name for the part of a tyre in contact with the road?

• Tread

• Bead

• Sidewall

• Liner

What are the beads of a tyre usually constructed from?

• Steel wire

• Nylon

• Fibreglass

• Neoprene

There are two main types of tyre construction: radial and cross ply.

• True

• False

A tyre has the following specification: P 185/55 V R 15. This means that: 1. It is for passenger vehicle use, 2. It has a height of 185 mm, 3. It has a width of 55 mm, 4. It has a rim diameter of 15 inches.

Which of these statements are true?

• 1 and 4 only

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following is a means of indicating tyre wear?

• Wear bars in tyre tread

• Pressure sensor inside tyre

• Self sealing compound inside tyre

• Special service tyre

Which task is being carried out in picture?

• Checking wear

• Checking pressure

• Checking condition

• Cleaning tread

What is tool pictured?

• Tyre tread depth gauge

• Tyre vernier gauge

• Tyre micrometer gauge

• Tyre pressure gauge

What does the number 50 represent?

• 50 MPH or 50 Miles maximum use

• 50 KPH or 50 KM's maximum use

• 50 MPH or 50 Miles Minimum use

• 50 KPH or 50 KM's Minimum use