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WorksheetsUnderstanding Tyre Markings
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the number '255' in the tyre marking '255/55 R16' represent?
Tyre Width
Aspect Ratio
Load Index
Wheel Diameter
In the tyre marking '255/55 R16', what does the 'R' stand for?
Run-flat Technology
Rim Size
Reinforced Tyre
Radial Construction
What is the significance of the load index in tyre markings?
Represents the tyre's width
Shows the tyre's speed rating
Indicates the maximum load a tyre can carry
Denotes the tyre's aspect ratio
What does the speed rating 'V' indicate about a tyre?
Maximum speed of 168 mph
Maximum speed of 186 mph
Maximum speed of 131 mph
Maximum speed of 149 mph
Where can you find the manufacturing date code on a tyre?
On the sidewall of the tyre
On the tread of the tyre
Inside the tyre
On the rim of the tyre
What does the European ECE Type Approval indicate?
The tyre is suitable for all weather conditions
The tyre is made of eco-friendly materials
The tyre has a reinforced sidewall
The tyre has passed European safety standards
What does the aspect ratio '55' in the tyre marking '255/55 R16' mean?
The height of the tyre sidewall is 55% of its width
The tyre can carry a load of 550 kg
The tyre is 55 mm wide
The tyre has a speed rating of 55 mph
Which of the following is NOT a tyre manufacturer?
Pirelli Tyres
Donlup Tyres
Bridgestone Tyres
Michelin Tyres
What is the legal minimum tread depth for tyres?
2.5mm
1.6mm
2.0mm
1.0mm
What does the 'TWI' marking on a tyre indicate?
Total Weight Indicator
Tyre Width Index
Tyre Wear Index
Tread Wear Indicator
