Automotive Tyres Quiz

What is the function of a vehicle tyre?

• To provide grip on the road surface

• To absorb vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces

• To provide comfort to the vehicle passengers

• All of the above

What are the types of vehicle tyres?

• Summer, Winter, All-Season, Performance, Wet Weather, Run Flat

• Radial, Bias, Solid

• Tube, Tubeless

• All of the above

What is the construction of a radial tyre?

• It uses a series of steel belts running from bead to bead

• It uses layers of fabric coated with rubber at an angle of approximately 30-40 degrees

• It is a solid non-pneumatic tyre

• None of the above

What is the purpose of the tread pattern on a tyre?

• To maximize the contact area between the tyre and the road

• To provide better grip on wet surfaces

• To prevent hydroplaning

• All of the above

What is the meaning of the tyre size code '175/65 R14 95H'?

• 175mm width, 65% aspect ratio, 14-inch rim diameter, 95 load index, H speed rating

• 175mm width, 65% aspect ratio, 14-inch rim diameter, 95 load index, S speed rating

• 175mm width, 65% aspect ratio, 14-inch rim diameter, 95 load index, T speed rating

• 175mm width, 65% aspect ratio, 14-inch rim diameter, 95 load index, V speed rating

What is the function of a run-flat tyre?

• To allow the vehicle to continue moving even after a puncture

• To provide better traction on slippery surfaces

• To improve fuel efficiency

• None of the above

What is the purpose of the tyre load index?

• To indicate the maximum weight that a tyre can support

• To indicate the maximum speed at which a tyre can safely operate

• To indicate the tyre's resistance to wear

• To indicate the tyre's ability to grip the road

What is the function of the tyre sidewall?

• To provide structural support to the tyre

• To protect the tyre from damage

• To display important information about the tyre

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the tyre speed rating?

• To indicate the maximum weight that a tyre can support

• To indicate the maximum speed at which a tyre can safely operate

• To indicate the tyre's resistance to wear

• To indicate the tyre's ability to grip the road

What is the function of the tyre bead?

• To provide grip on the road surface

• To absorb vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces

• To hold the tyre securely on the rim

• To provide comfort to the vehicle passengers