Wheels and Tyres 2

Which of the following metals would NOT be used in the construction of car wheels?

• Zinc

• Magnesium

• Aluminium

• Steel

What is the main purpose of the valve core to wheels and tyres?

• To allow the air access to the tyre

• To keep out dust and dirt

• To fill any holes in the wheel

• To sense the air pressure in the tyre

Wheel nuts are tapered and normally have a left-hand thread.

• True

• False

What would the letter 'L' on a wheel stud mean?

• Left handed thread

• Low torque setting

• Loose wheel nut

• Lever point

What is the name of a typical tyre valve?

• Schrader valve

• Poppet valve

• Mushroom valve

• Overhead valve

ABS can inform driver of a puncture.

• True

• False

Why can't you fit hub cap on an emergency spare wheel?

• It has high visual warning label

• Because wheel is an alloy

• Because it is different size

• No longer use hub caps

What is warning symbol pictured?

• Low tyre pressure

• Tread worn low

• ABS inop

• Damaged tyre