Tires

Which of the following is a task related to tire maintenance?

• Interpret tire wear patterns

• Adjust brake pads

• Replace windshield wipers

• Check battery voltage

What system is installed to monitor tire pressure?

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

What is a characteristic of bias-ply tires?

• Made of plies of material that crisscross center of tread

• Have radial fabric casing with steel belts

• Strengthened by adding belts under tread

• Made entirely of steel

How are belted bias-ply tires strengthened?

• By adding two or more belts under tread

• By using a jointless spiral layer

• By using a steel radial casing

What is a feature of steel-belted radial tires?

• Have radial fabric casing with two or more steel belts under tread

• Made of plies of material that crisscross center of tread

• Strengthened by adding belts under tread

• Have steel radial casing with two or more steel belts under tread

What should you never do with tire sizes or categories on the same axle?

• Mix different tire sizes or categories

• Use the same tire sizes

• Check tire pressure

• Rotate tires regularly

When should tires be replaced according to the tread wear?

• When tread is worn to 4/32 in. for a front tire and 2/32in for a rear tire. in two or more adjacent grooves

• When tread is worn to 8/32 in. in one groove

• When tread is worn to 2/32 in. for a front tire and 4/32in for a rear tire. in two or more adjacent grooves

• When tread is worn to 2/32 in. in one groove

What should each tire's load rating be in relation to the gross axle weight rating (GAWR)?

• At least equal to or greater than one-half the GAWR

• Less than one-half the GAWR

• Exactly one-third the GAWR

• Twice the GAWR

How can you determine the age of a tire?

• By the color of the tire

• By the tread pattern

• By the 4 digit DOT number on the sidewall

• By the tire brand name

What is the estimated lifespan of a motorized vehicle tire?

• 1-2 years

• 3-4 years

• 5-7 years

• 8-10 years