WorksheetsWheels and tyres
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
what is the tread pattern shown?
a)
unidirectional
b)
symmetrical
c)
asymmetrical
d)
Mud and Snow
2.
The legal minimum tread depth for a tyre in the U.K is?
a)
7.5mm accross the middle 16% of tread
b)
1.6 mm accross the centre 75% of tread
c)
1.7mm accross the centre 75% of tread
d)
1.6mm accross all the tread
3.
What is the component shown?
a)
belt plies
b)
tread depth indicator
c)
tread wear indicator
d)
where they join the tyre together
4.
What is the purpose of tyre tread?
a)
to grip the road
b)
to look good
c)
to save weight
d)
to displace water
5.
what is the minimum water displacement for a tyre moving at 30mph?
a)
1 gallon of water per second
b)
5 gallons of water per second
c)
1 gallon of water per minute
d)
0.5 litres of water per second
6.
what type of tyre construction is shown?
a)
Bias belted
b)
radial
c)
cross ply
d)
ply wood
7.
what would the letter "V" represent on a tyre?
a)
construction type
b)
very fast
c)
load index
d)
speed rating
8.
A tyre with "patchy" worn tread will be?
a)
incorrectly balanced
b)
incorrectly aligned
c)
underinflated
d)
overinflated
9.
a tyre with an aspect ratio of 175/50 would be described as a?
a)
standard size
b)
a run flat
c)
a mud and snow
d)
a low profile
10.
An Alloy wheel will?
a)
reduce unsprung weight?
b)
increase unsprung weight
c)
turn quicker
d)
allow the steering to be lighter
11.
what symbol is used to denote speed rating?
a)
a number
b)
a picture
c)
a letter
d)
mph
12.
what symbol is used to denote the load rating?
a)
a Number
b)
a symbol
c)
a letter
d)
mph
13.
if you increase the size of a cars wheel , you must also?
a)
increase the tyre size
b)
decrease tyre pressure
c)
decrease aspect ratio
d)
increase aspect ratio
14.
when buying tyres what are the three catagories that denote performance?
a)
wet grip, cost, noise
b)
noise , wet grip, fuel efficiency
c)
fuel efficiency, noise, cost
d)
speed, POWER!, Coolness
15.
sipes can be added after a tyre has been manufactured?
a)
true
b)
false
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