Automobile Tires Quiz 1

What does the term "pneumatic" mean in relation to automotive tires?

• Filled with foam

• Filled with air

• Filled with liquid

• Filled with gel

What is the outer rubber edge of the tire called?

• The tread.

• The bead.

• The sidewall.

• The inner liner.

Where is the liner located in a tire?

• Outside the tread

• Inside the sidewall

• Bonded to the inside of plies

• Between the belts and the tread

Which of the following is a consequence of high rolling resistance?

• Increased fuel consumption and wear

• Decreased fuel consumption and wear

• Increased vehicle speed

• Decreased tire pressure

Which of the following is NOT a method to reduce rolling resistance?

• Proper tire design

• Lower vehicle weight

• Higher inflation pressure

• Increased vehicle weight

What does the load-carrying ability of a tire indicate?

• The maximum weight the tire can support

• The maximum speed the tire can handle

• The type of terrain the tire is suitable for

• The brand of the tire

Which of the following is a piece of information provided by tire markings on the sidewall?

• Speed rating

• Tire color

• Tire price

• Tire warranty

What does the tire size information on the sidewall indicate?

• The dimensions of the tire

• The maximum speed the tire can handle

• The maximum weight the tire can support

• The brand of the tire

Which of the following is NOT indicated by tire markings on the sidewall?

• Manufacturer

• Tire model

• Load-carrying ability

• Tread pattern

What measurement system does the P-metric size designation use?

• Imperial values

• Metric values

• Customary values

• Arbitrary values