The tire's sideways distortion makes the vehicle follow a path at an angle to the direction the road wheel is pointing in what is called the ________.

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Tech A says that the center of gravity on a vehicle is located at the vehicle body's lowest point. Tech B says that having a low center of gravity makes a vehicle handle better. Who is correct?

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When both the front and the rear tires have equal amounts of slip angle, the vehicle is said to have ________, in which case the vehicle tends to go in the direction that the front tires are pointing.

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Today’s newer, lightweight vehicles are less sensitive than ever to minor tire or wheel issues.

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Early pneumatic tires were called ________ tires because they used an inner tube inside the tire to seal the air in the tire/wheel assembly.

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Tech A says that tires are marked with a date code listing the date the tires should be discarded. Tech B says that any tires with a three-digit date code should be discarded because they are too old to be safely in service. Who is correct?

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A green valve stem cap on tires on recent model-year vehicles means that the tires are:

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Most passenger vehicle wheel rims are of the drop center design.

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________ feature a lining that serves as a puncture sealant that can permanently seal most punctures from nails, bolts, or screws up to 3/16" (5 mm) in diameter.

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Technician A says some tire pressure monitoring systems have a sensor mounted in each wheel rim. Technician B says some tire pressure monitoring systems use the wheel speed sensors in the ABS system to detect tire pressure. Who is correct?

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The run-flat technology tire bead has a larger diameter than the standard safety bead of a conventional radial ply tire.

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Tech A says that a TPMS system can save fuel over time. Tech B says that a TPMS will help prevent blowouts. Who is correct?

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________ is when the rear slip angle is larger than the front slip angle; it is referred to as the vehicle being "loose" in the corners.

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The _______ seat is the area of the wheel that creates a seal between the tire bead and the wheel.

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The tire must be an exact fit on the rim to:

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A tire with an A temperature rating has the best temperature resistance.

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Which of the following tread designs actually pumps water out from under the tire, bringing it in direct contact with the surface of the road?

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 Technician A says that underinflated tires reduce fuel economy. Technician B says that underinflated tires are unsafe and cause accelerated tire wear. Who is correct?

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The wheel and tire assembly is the only point of contact between the vehicle and the ________.

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