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Tire Pre Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the main causes of tire wear?

a)

Leaving the tires underinflated intentionally

b)

Improper inflation, misalignment, worn suspension components, aggressive driving, and lack of tire rotation.

c)

Driving on smooth roads

d)

Using the wrong type of tire shine

2.

Which type of tire wear is characterized by the inner or outer edges of the tire wearing faster than the center?

a)

Camber wear

b)

Toe wear

c)

Feathering wear

d)

Cupping wear

3.

What is the term for the regular wear pattern that occurs across the entire width of the tire?

a)

Tread wear

b)

Center wear

c)

Shoulder wear

d)

Sidewall wear

4.

How can tire wear due to overinflation be prevented?

a)

Using tires with a higher maximum pressure rating.

b)

Ignoring any warning signs of overinflation.

c)

Regularly checking and maintaining the correct tire pressure.

d)

Inflating the tires to the maximum pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

5.

What is the recommended tire rotation interval to prevent uneven tire wear?

a)

2,000 to 3,000 miles

b)

6,000 to 8,000 miles

c)

Never

d)

10,000 to 12,000 miles

6.

What should be checked during a tire inspection?

a)

Tire pressure, tread depth, overall condition, signs of damage or wear

b)

Number of spokes on the wheel

c)

Brand of the tire

d)

Color of the tire

7.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended tire maintenance practice?

a)

Using mismatched tires on the same vehicle

b)

Driving with worn-out tires

c)

Overinflating or underinflating the tires

d)

Ignoring punctures or cuts in the tire

8.

What is the term for the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels to the car manufacturer's specifications?

a)

wheel balancing

b)

wheel adjustment

c)

wheel alignment

d)

tire rotation

9.

What is the purpose of tire balancing?

a)

To increase fuel consumption

b)

To make the tires spin faster

c)

To make the ride more bumpy

d)

To evenly distribute weight around the axle and prevent handling issues.

10.

If the tire shows 225/75R15 on the sidewall, what is the tread depth measured in?

a)
inches
b)
feet
c)
millimeters
d)
centimeters
11.

Using the tire size P/195/65/R16. How wide is the tire?

a)

16 MM

b)

195 MM

c)

65 MM

d)

195 Inches

12.

Tire size P150/55/R16, what does the "P" stand for?

a)

Partner

b)

Passenger

c)

Partial

d)

Paragraph

13.
The relationship of tire height to its width is called its ____.
a)
aspect ratio
b)
sidewall/tread ratio
c)
width percentage
d)
cross-sectional mass
14.

P205/65R16

16 stands for rim diameter.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The Tire Size is P255/55R18. What is the circumference of the tire?

a)

73.89 inches

b)

91.24 inches

c)

23.52 inches

d)

29.04 inches

16.

The measure of distance from the center of the left tire to the center of the corresponding right tire is called....

a)

Tire Groove

b)

Turning Diameter

c)

Wheelbase

d)

Track Width

17.

The measure of distance from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle is referred to as.......

a)

Track Width

b)

Turning Diameter

c)

Wheelbase

d)

Tire Groove

18.

What part of the tire is highlighted green in the picture?

a)

Tire Rib

b)

Tire Ridge

c)

Tire Rib

d)

Tire Groove