Tyre Function Worksheet

To provide traction and support the weight of a vehicle

To generate electricity for the vehicle

To control the steering system

To cool the engine

To cushion the wheel from the road and provide grip and traction.

To increase the speed of the vehicle.

To reduce the weight of the vehicle.

To decorate the vehicle.

To provide grip on the road

To act as a ring of steel wire in the rubber

To wrap fabric and cords around the tyre

To protect the tyre from punctures

Steel wires only

Rubber and plastic

Fabric and cords wrapped around the beads

Pure rubber

Beads

Body plies

Tread

Liner

The inner lining of the tyre

The surface in contact with the road

The steel wire ring in the rubber

The sidewall of the tyre

Beads, Body plies, Tread

Tread, Beads, Body plies

Body plies, Tread, Beads

Tread, Body plies, Beads

Sidewall

Tread

Liner

Beads

Strengthen body plies and tread

Provide grip on the road

Absorb shocks from the road

Prevent air leakage

Thin layer of rubber bonded inside the tyre

Outer layer that contacts the road

Metal wires for reinforcement

Section between the tread and the bead