Tyre Function Worksheet

What is the function of a tyre?

• 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

What is the primary function of a tyre?

• 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.

What is the function of the beads in a tyre?

• 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

What are body plies in a tyre made of?

• Steel wires only

• Rubber and plastic

• Fabric and cords wrapped around the beads

• Pure rubber

Which part of the tyre is in contact with the road?

• Beads

• Body plies

• Tread

• Liner

Which of the following best describes the tread of a tyre?

• 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

Identify the correct order of tyre construction from the inside out.

• Beads, Body plies, Tread

• Tread, Beads, Body plies

• Body plies, Tread, Beads

• Tread, Body plies, Beads

What is the section of the tyre from the bead to the tread called?

• Sidewall

• Tread

• Liner

• Beads

What is the function of belts in a tyre?

• Strengthen body plies and tread

• Provide grip on the road

• Absorb shocks from the road

• Prevent air leakage

What is the liner in a tyre?

• 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