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Wheels and tyres 1

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name for the part of a tyre in contact with the road?

a)

Tread

b)

Bead

c)

Sidewall

d)

Liner

2.

What are the beads of a tyre usually constructed from?

a)

Steel wire

b)

Nylon

c)

Fibreglass

d)

Neoprene

3.

There are two main types of tyre construction: radial and cross ply.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A tyre has the following specification: P 185/55 V R 15. This means that: 1. It is for passenger vehicle use, 2. It has a height of 185 mm, 3. It has a width of 55 mm, 4. It has a rim diameter of 15 inches.

Which of these statements are true?

a)

1 and 4 only

b)

1 and 2 only

c)

1 and 3 only

d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

5.

Which of the following is a means of indicating tyre wear?

a)

Wear bars in tyre tread

b)

Pressure sensor inside tyre

c)

Self sealing compound inside tyre

d)

Special service tyre

6.

Which task is being carried out in picture?

a)

Checking wear

b)

Checking pressure

c)

Checking condition

d)

Cleaning tread

7.

What is tool pictured?

a)

Tyre tread depth gauge

b)

Tyre vernier gauge

c)

Tyre micrometer gauge

d)

Tyre pressure gauge

8.

What does the number 50 represent?

a)

50 MPH or 50 Miles maximum use

b)

50 KPH or 50 KM's maximum use

c)

50 MPH or 50 Miles Minimum use

d)

50 KPH or 50 KM's Minimum use