Tire Knowledge Quiz

Match the corresponding term with the definition below: A rubber compound that works closely with the beads and bead filler to keep air inside of the tire:

• Inner Liner

• Sidewall

• Bead Filler

• Beads

• Cord Body

The outermost layer of the tire:

• Cord Body

• Beads

• Bead Filler

• Tread

• Sidewall

The 2+ layers of cord that that sit under a tire’s tread:

• Bead Filler

• Cord Body

• Sidewall

• Belt Plies

• Beads

Sits on the edge of the tire and holds the tire to the rim:

• Bead Filler

• Beads

• Tread

• Cord Body

• Sidewall

The part of the tire that is in direct contact with the road:

• Bead Filler

• Cord Body

• Tread

• Sidewall

• Beads

A rubber compound that extends to the sidewall providing stability:

• Cord Body

• Inner Liner

• Bead Filler

• Sidewall

• Beads

Fill in the Blank: The _______ indicates the maximum amount of weight a single tire can support when properly inflated.

• Tire pressure

• Temperature grade

• Load Index

• Aspect Ratio

Important information about the tire, including size, load index, and speed rating can be found on which part of the tire?

• Tread

• Cord Body

• Inner Liner

• Sidewall

The letter at the beginning of a tire code represents:

• Tire Size

• Tire Type/Class

• Tire Width

• Tire Construction

True or False - The letters “DOT” on the sidewall of a tire indicate that the tire complies with all motor vehicle safety standards in the United States. If a tire does not contain these markings, it cannot be legally driven on US public roads.

• True

• False