Tire Quiz

The purpose of the suspension system is to:

• a) allow for vehicle to travel straight
• b) allow the vehicle to stay in contact with the road
• c) allow the vehicle to have a comfortable ride.
• d) answers b & c

The purpose of the steering system is to:

• steer the vehicle.
• provide stability to the vehicle.
• allow the vehicle to travel straight.
• provide a place for the tires.

The purpose of the tires are to:

• steer the vehicle.
• provide stability to the vehicle.
• allow the vehicle to travel straight.
• provide contact with the roadway.

Where is the proper tire size information located on the vehicle?

• In the owner's manual.
• On the internet.
• On or near the b-pillar.
• All of the above.

The "P" in P205/55R16 stands for:

• perfecttion
• passenger
• proper
• permenant

The "R" in P205/55R16 stands for:

• radial

• re-run
• radius

• run flat

The load index is:

• how much the engine weighs.
• how much the weight each of the tires can hold.

• the total weight of the vehicle.
• the weight of the vehicle including the passengers.

The treadwear rating is:

• how long the engine will last.
• how long the vehicle will last.
• how long the tire will last.
• how long the transmission will last.

The traction rating is:

• how well the engine performs in wet conditions.
• how long the transmission will perform in wet conditions.
• how long the vehicle will perform in wet conditions.
• how long the tire will perform in wet conditions.

The temperature rating is:

• tire’s ability to operate at high speeds without failing.
• transmision's ability to operate at high speeds without failing.
• engine's ability to operate at high speeds without failing.
• vehicle's ability to operate at high speeds without failing.