Exam 45: Tires and Wheels

Identify at least three tire dimensions and properties that are imprinted on the tire sidewall.

Technician A says a vehicle can be driven indefinitely on a high-pressure mini spare tire. Technician B says using a space saver spare tire can cause the ABS system to set a code. Who is correct?

Tire wear that is uneven (different left wheel to right wheel)or premature is usually a good indicator of ____________________ and ____________________ problems.

Direct tire pressure monitoring (TPM)systems are being discussed. Technician A says the tire pressure sensor is a single unit with a built-in battery that measures tire pressure and temperature and transmits a signal and ID number for that particular tire. Technician B says the system does not require a relearn procedure after tires have been rotated or replaced because it knows the ID of each tire. Who is correct?

Technician A says the proper inflation pressure is printed on the tire sidewall. Technician B says the proper inflation pressure is listed on the tire placard on the driver's door jamb. Who is correct?

The tire ____________________, or safety compliance certification label, is generally found on the driver's door jamb.

Most asymmetric tires are nondirectional tires.

Lateral and radial wheel runout is measured with a ______.

Technician A sets tire pressure when the tires are hot. Technician B sets tire pressure when the tires are cold. Who is correct?

Which of the following does not require a TPM warning system reset/relearn procedure?

What is static balance?

A tire filled with nitrogen gas will hold pressure three times longer than if filled with air.

Identify the letter codes and size dimensions of a P195/75R14 tire.

A tire that wobbles from side to side is said to have ______.

A tire's ____________________ is the ratio of its cross-sectional height (from tread to bead)to its cross-sectional width (from sidewall to sidewall).

The ____________________ center area of the wheel is designed to allow for easy tire removal and installation.