Question 1

The UTQG tire grading system grades tires on all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  tread wear grade. 
B)  traction grade. 
C)  temperature grade. 
D)  toughness grade. 
A)  tread wear grade. 
B)  traction grade. 
C)  temperature grade. 
D)  toughness grade. D

Question 2

In a typical rear-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _____ fore and _____ aft.

Accepted Answer

A)  75%; 25% 
B)  40%; 60% 
C)  60%; 40% 
D)  25%; 75% 
A)  75%; 25% 
B)  40%; 60% 
C)  60%; 40% 
D)  25%; 75% C

Question 3

Run-flat tires (RFT) can also be called:

Accepted Answer

A)  extended mobility technology (EMT) tires. 
B)  continuous mobility (CMT) tires. 
C)  zero-pressure (ZP) tires. 
D)  All of the answers listed 
A)  extended mobility technology (EMT) tires. 
B)  continuous mobility (CMT) tires. 
C)  zero-pressure (ZP) tires. 
D)  All of the answers listed D

Question 4

Tires that are rated to TPC specs were developed for use on __________ vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A)  off road 
B)  General Motors 
C)  winter climate 
D)  DOT 
A)  off road 
B)  General Motors 
C)  winter climate 
D)  DOT

Question 5

All of the following are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  passenger car tires are usually filled with a special gas so they are lighter. 
B)  passenger car tires are designed to help absorb shock from road surfaces. 
C)  tread, plies, and sidewalls are parts of passenger car tires. 
D)  the inner liner and the bead are parts of passenger car tires. 
A)  passenger car tires are usually filled with a special gas so they are lighter. 
B)  passenger car tires are designed to help absorb shock from road surfaces. 
C)  tread, plies, and sidewalls are parts of passenger car tires. 
D)  the inner liner and the bead are parts of passenger car tires.

Question 6

Which of the following tread patterns is designed in such a way that the tire can be mounted on the wheel for any direction of rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directional tread patterns 
B)  Nondirectional tread patterns 
C)  Asymmetric tread patterns 
D)  Directional and asymmetric tread patterns 
A)  Directional tread patterns 
B)  Nondirectional tread patterns 
C)  Asymmetric tread patterns 
D)  Directional and asymmetric tread patterns

Question 7

The aspect ratio of a tire is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the width of a tire. 
B)  the rim diameter. 
C)  how much air to inflate the tire to. 
D)  ratio of height to width. 
A)  the width of a tire. 
B)  the rim diameter. 
C)  how much air to inflate the tire to. 
D)  ratio of height to width.

Question 8

Tires and wheels work together to allow the vehicle to roll smoothly down the road. Tech A states that tires by themselves have very little rigidity. Tech B states that wheels are very rigid and have no way of absorbing the unevenness of the road surface. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 9

________ 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.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutral steer 
B)  Understeer 
C)  Oversteer 
D)  Bad steer 
A)  Neutral steer 
B)  Understeer 
C)  Oversteer 
D)  Bad steer

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding winter tires?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be used year-round in warm weather. 
B)  They are made with special rubber compounds. 
C)  They have deeper threads with more biting edges. 
D)  Winter tires may be called snow tires or studless tires. 
A)  They can be used year-round in warm weather. 
B)  They are made with special rubber compounds. 
C)  They have deeper threads with more biting edges. 
D)  Winter tires may be called snow tires or studless tires.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT used by tire manufacturers to identify their run-flat tires?

Accepted Answer

A)  RFT 
B)  EMT 
C)  ZP 
D)  ZR 
A)  RFT 
B)  EMT 
C)  ZP 
D)  ZR

Question 12

Safety-type drop-center wheels:

Accepted Answer

A)  use special metal alloys to improve safety. 
B)  use a chemical adhesive to ensure tires do not separate from wheels. 
C)  use a small ridge or hump at the inner edge of the bead ledge. 
D)  are obsolete and no longer used. 
A)  use special metal alloys to improve safety. 
B)  use a chemical adhesive to ensure tires do not separate from wheels. 
C)  use a small ridge or hump at the inner edge of the bead ledge. 
D)  are obsolete and no longer used.

Question 13

Technician A says tire with a speed rating of Z has the highest possible speed rating. Technician B says that tires with Z-speed ratings allow drivers to legally exceed posted maximum speed limits. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Question 14

Two technicians are discussing a tire with the size designation of P205/50R17 92H. Technician A says that this tire has a load rating of 1389 lbs. and a speed rating of up to 118 mph. Technician B says that the tire has a speed rating of up to 139 mph, and will fit a 16-inch rim. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician

Question 15

These tires are for emergency use only, and must not be driven past 50 mph and no further than 50 miles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Run flat tires 
B)  Self-sealing tires 
C)  Space saver tires 
D)  PAX tires 
A)  Run flat tires 
B)  Self-sealing tires 
C)  Space saver tires 
D)  PAX tires

Question 16

On a typical front-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _____ fore and _____aft.

Accepted Answer

A)  40%; 60% 
B)  60%; 40% 
C)  25%; 75% 
D)  75%; 25% 
A)  40%; 60% 
B)  60%; 40% 
C)  25%; 75% 
D)  75%; 25%

Question 17

________ construction uses body ply cords extended diagonally from bead to bead at 30- to 40-degree angles with successive plies laid at opposing angles, resulting in a crisscross pattern onto which tread is applied.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bead tire 
B)  Radial tire 
C)  Bias-ply tire 
D)  Cupped tire 
A)  Bead tire 
B)  Radial tire 
C)  Bias-ply tire 
D)  Cupped tire

Question 18

Two technicians are discussing a tire with the size designation of P345/25ZR20 100Y. Technician A says that this tire has a load rating of over 1700 lbs. and a speed rating of at least 186 mph. Technician B says that the tire has a speed rating of up to 300 kph, and will fit a 20-inch rim. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician

Question 19

Which of the following do NOT compose tire tread?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sipes 
B)  Grooves 
C)  Ribs 
D)  Nubs 
A)  Sipes 
B)  Grooves 
C)  Ribs 
D)  Nubs

Question 20

A __________ monitors the tires for low air pressure and alerts the driver if one or more tires are lower than specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  DOT 
B)  TPMS 
C)  EMT 
D)  CMT 
A)  DOT 
B)  TPMS 
C)  EMT 
D)  CMT

The UTQG tire grading system grades tires on all of the following, EXCEPT:

In a typical rear-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _ fore and _ aft.

Run-flat tires (RFT) can also be called:

Tires that are rated to TPC specs were developed for use on __________ vehicles.

All of the following are true, EXCEPT:

Which of the following tread patterns is designed in such a way that the tire can be mounted on the wheel for any direction of rotation?

The aspect ratio of a tire is:

Tires and wheels work together to allow the vehicle to roll smoothly down the road. Tech A states that tires by themselves have very little rigidity. Tech B states that wheels are very rigid and have no way of absorbing the unevenness of the road surface. Who is correct?

________ 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.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding winter tires?

Which of the following is NOT used by tire manufacturers to identify their run-flat tires?

Safety-type drop-center wheels:

Technician A says tire with a speed rating of Z has the highest possible speed rating. Technician B says that tires with Z-speed ratings allow drivers to legally exceed posted maximum speed limits. Who is correct?

Two technicians are discussing a tire with the size designation of P205/50R17 92H. Technician A says that this tire has a load rating of 1389 lbs. and a speed rating of up to 118 mph. Technician B says that the tire has a speed rating of up to 139 mph, and will fit a 16-inch rim. Who is correct?

These tires are for emergency use only, and must not be driven past 50 mph and no further than 50 miles.

On a typical front-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _ fore and _aft.

________ construction uses body ply cords extended diagonally from bead to bead at 30- to 40-degree angles with successive plies laid at opposing angles, resulting in a crisscross pattern onto which tread is applied.

Which of the following do NOT compose tire tread?

A __________ monitors the tires for low air pressure and alerts the driver if one or more tires are lower than specifications.

Strategy-Based Diagnostics

Safety

Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

Fasteners and Thread Repair

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tire and Wheel Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Bearing and Seal Service

Suspension Systems

Suspension System Service

Steering Systems

Steering Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Alignment Principles

Drive Axle Shafts and Cv Joints

Wheel Alignment Adjustments

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Exam 5: Wheels and Tires

The UTQG tire grading system grades tires on all of the following, EXCEPT:

In a typical rear-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _____ fore and _____ aft.

Run-flat tires (RFT) can also be called:

Tires that are rated to TPC specs were developed for use on __________ vehicles.

All of the following are true, EXCEPT:

Which of the following tread patterns is designed in such a way that the tire can be mounted on the wheel for any direction of rotation?

The aspect ratio of a tire is:

Tires and wheels work together to allow the vehicle to roll smoothly down the road. Tech A states that tires by themselves have very little rigidity. Tech B states that wheels are very rigid and have no way of absorbing the unevenness of the road surface. Who is correct?

________ 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.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding winter tires?

Which of the following is NOT used by tire manufacturers to identify their run-flat tires?

Safety-type drop-center wheels:

Technician A says tire with a speed rating of Z has the highest possible speed rating. Technician B says that tires with Z-speed ratings allow drivers to legally exceed posted maximum speed limits. Who is correct?

Two technicians are discussing a tire with the size designation of P205/50R17 92H. Technician A says that this tire has a load rating of 1389 lbs. and a speed rating of up to 118 mph. Technician B says that the tire has a speed rating of up to 139 mph, and will fit a 16-inch rim. Who is correct?

These tires are for emergency use only, and must not be driven past 50 mph and no further than 50 miles.

On a typical front-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _____ fore and _____aft.

________ construction uses body ply cords extended diagonally from bead to bead at 30- to 40-degree angles with successive plies laid at opposing angles, resulting in a crisscross pattern onto which tread is applied.

Which of the following do NOT compose tire tread?

A __________ monitors the tires for low air pressure and alerts the driver if one or more tires are lower than specifications.

Strategy-Based Diagnostics

Safety

Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

Fasteners and Thread Repair

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tire and Wheel Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Bearing and Seal Service

Suspension Systems

Suspension System Service

Steering Systems

Steering Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Alignment Principles

Drive Axle Shafts and Cv Joints

Wheel Alignment Adjustments

Filters

In a typical rear-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _ fore and _ aft.

On a typical front-wheel drive vehicle, the weight distribution is approximately _ fore and _aft.