IMI VF02 Wheels and Tyres

It is an offence to use a high performance tyre with lumps and bulges in the tread

• True

• False

Lead wheel weights should be disposed of in the correct manner, they are toxic

• True

• False

you can use a rubber plug patch on a high performance tyre if the hole diameter is above 6mm

• True

• False

Under British Standards before repairing a high performance tyre it should be checked for

• Air pressure

• Valve position

• Aging and deterioration of the rubber

• correct sidewall size markings

S tyre has a side wall marking of 205/55/R16 this means the tyre

• Has an effective diameter ratio of 205 millimetres

• Is fitted to a 16 inch diameter wheel

• Has an effective diameter of 55 millimetres

• Has an effective diameter of 16 inches

A British standard repairable area of a high performance tyre of 205mm section width is

• 70% of the central section of the tread

• 60% of the central section of the tread

• 75% of the central section of the tread

• 65% of the central section of the tread

What is the correct speed rating for a tyre with marking 205/50/R16 89W

• Maximum 130mph or 210km/h

• Maximum 120mph or 180km/h

• Above 149mph or 240km/h

• Maximum 125mph or 200km/h

What should be done to each wheel nut when re-fitting road wheels

• Tighten and cover with grease to prevent rusting

• Tighten using a correctly set torque wrench

• Tighten using a socket and air wrench

• Tighten in a clockwise sequence

An asymmetric tyre can be fitted anyway round on its rim?

• True

• False

Incorrectly balanced wheels may cause?

• The wheel alignment to change

• Wear on the inner edge of the tyre

• Wear on the outer edge of the tyre

• The steering wheel to vibrate