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Chapter 14 tires

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the P stand for in P205/55R16 89H?

a)

pressure

b)

psi

c)

pounds

d)

passenger

2.

Which of the following is the best UTQG rating for traction?

a)

AA

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

3.

At what distance are wear indicator bars set?

a)

2/32" (1.6 mm); simplified as 1/16”

b)

16/32" (12.7 mm); simplified as ½”

c)

32/32" (25.4 mm); simplified as 1”

d)

48/32" (38.1 mm); simplified as 1.5”

4.

What type of pattern should be used when tightening lug nuts?

a)

circular

b)

star

c)

square

d)

rectangle

5.

What of the following would be an example of a Euro-metric tire size?

a)

225/50R16 92S

b)

P225/50R16 91S

c)

LT245/75R16

d)

31x10.50R15

6.

What type of tire is designed so the independent tread blocks and grooves have the same tread pattern across the whole tire?

a)

symmetrical

b)

asymmetrical

c)

P-metric

d)

Euro-metric

7.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

The shelf life of tires is approximately 20 years.

b)

Tires should be changed every year no matter what the mileage is on them.

c)

If the tread depth on the tires is sufficient, the age of the tire does not matter.

d)

Tires are perishable items. They could age out before wearing out.

8.

What part of the tire connects the shoulder to the bead?

a)

tread

b)

plies

c)

sidewall

d)

grooves

9.

Technician A says that correct tire pressure is critical to tire wear and vehicle handing. Technician B says that a tire pressure monitoring system is used to alert the driver if any tire is significantly low on pressure. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A nor Tech B

10.

Technician A says that a “V” speed rated tire has met higher speed standards than a “T” speed rated tire. Technician B says that an “H” speed rated tire has a higher speed rating than both “V” and “T” speed rated tires. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A nor Tech B

11.

Technician A says that a “C” load range tire has a higher load carrying capacity than a “D” load range tire. Technician B says that an “E” load range tire has a higher load carrying capacity than a “C” or a “D”. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A nor Tech B

12.

Technician A says that when inflating tires, you should check the tire placard for the correct recommended pressure. Technician B says that you can tell when a tire is fully inflated by looking at it. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

13.

The correct tire size is located on the tire __________?

a)

Tire grading

b)

Placard

c)

Aspect ratio

d)

Glove compartment

14.

What is the best Treadwear rating?

a)

500+

b)

100

c)

400+

d)

300

15.

The 205 in the following tire size is in what measurement?  205/55/17

a)

Decimeters

b)

Centimeters

c)

Millimeters

d)

Inches

16.

All of the following are tire types except which one?

a)

Temporary

b)

Military

c)

Passenger

d)

Light truck

17.

Where can you find the date of the tire?

a)

On the rim

b)

Youtube

c)

Inside the tire

d)

Sidewall