Tire Glossarand of Truck Commercial in Botswana

A

Aspect Ratio (Ratio of Aspecto)

The ratio among the height of the sidewall of a tire and its width of section, expressed like porcentaje (for example, 75 in 295/75R22.5).

B

Bead (Bead)

The edge reinforced with wire of steel of the tire that se ajusta safely against the rim of the wheel to maintain a selside airtight.

Belt Package (Belt Package)

Layers of cable of steel positioneds below of the tread pattern that thisbilizan the contact patch, resist the punctures and use the handling.

Bias Plant (Construction Diagonal)

A construction of tire where the plies se cruzan biasmente about the casing. In gran measurement replacesda by the radial construction in applications commercial.

C

Cap-and-Base Compound (Compound Cap-and-Base)

A design of tread pattern of dual layer that uses a harder upper compounder to resistce to wear and a layer base softer for the heat management.

Casing (Casing)

The body structural of the tire below of the tread rubber pattern, engineered to support the retreading and offer multiple lives usefules.

Closed Shoulder (Closed Shoulder)

A design of tread pattern where the ribs exteriores are connected, reducing the retention of stones and irregular wear in tires of axle of traction.

CPM / CPK (Cost Per Kilometer)

Total cost of the tire divided by the total kilometers traveled before removal. The metric standard for compare the value of commercial tires.

D

DOT Code (Code DOT)

A number of serie molded in the sidewall that identifies to the manufacturer, the planta of production, the measurement of the tire and the date of manufacturing.

Drive Position (Drive Position)

The/the rear drive axle(s) of a truck commercial, that require tires with tread pattern deep and aggressive for maximum traction.

Dual Assembly (Conjunto Dual)

A configuration where two tires se monso side by side on a single wheel, common in drive and trailer axles.

F

FMVSS

Standardes Federales of Safety of Vehicles Motorizeds -- standards of ogovernsn beenunidense that governsn the performance, labeling and requirements of safety of tires. In Botswana, the standardtilifed equivalent is regutheed by the Ministry of Energy Affairs and the NTC of the ICONTEC.

Footprint (Tread pattern)

The area of the tread pattern of the tire in contact direct with the surface of the route at any time under load.

G

Grooves (Grooves)

Channels moldeds on the tread surface pattern for evacuar water, dissipate heat and providesr edges for improve the traction.

H

HATT

Hanksugi Advanced Tire Technology -- a ptheawaand proprietary of engineering that optimizes the compounds of the tread pattern, the resistce of the bead and the geometry of the casing.

I

Inflation Pressure (Pressure of Inflation)

The pressure of the air within a tire measurement in PSI. The correct inflation is critical for load capacity, the wear and the performance of diesel.

Irregular Wear (Wear Irregular)

Erosion despareja of the tread pattern caused by misalignment, incorrect inflation, problems mechanicals or use of tires in positions incorrects.

L

Load Index (Index of Cargo)

A code numerical that indicates the weight maximum that a tire can support safely a its inflation pressure nominel.

Load Range (Load Range)

A designation of letra (G, H, J, L) that represents the resistce equivalent in plies of a tire and its capacity maximum of inflation.

LRR (Low Rolling Resistance)

Tires engineered to minimize the energy lost by deformation when the tire wheel, extending directly the performance of diesel.

Lug Pattern (Pattern of Tacos)

A design of tread pattern with grooves lateral deeps for aggressive traction, commonly used in axles of traction and applications off-highway.

M

M+S (Mud and Nieve)

A brand in the sidewall that indicates that the tread pattern of the tire meets with the standardes of the Rubber Manufacturers Association for traction on mud and nieve light.

P

Plant Rating (Classification of Plies)

A measurement traditional of resistce of the tire that indicates the layers of cuerda that withstand the cargo. Now replacesda by the system of R designationange of Cargo.

PSI

Libras inch square -- the unit of measurement standard for the inflation tire pressure is used to in Botswana.

R

Radial Construction (Construction Radial)

A structure of tire where the plies corren perpendiculares to the steer of ride, provided uniform wear and sidewalls flexibles.

Retread (Retreading)

The process of pulir a casing worn and appliesr rubber of tread pattern new, extending the tire's service life a cost significantly lower.

Rib Pattern (Pattern of Ribs)

A design of tread pattern with grooves circumferential continuous, optimized for thergo highway mileage and uniform wear in axles steer.

Rolling Resistance (Resistance to the Rolling resistce)

The energy that a tire consumes by friction internal to the rolling under load. Values more low translatesn in better performance of diesel.

S

Sidewall (Sidewall)

The section vertical among the tread pattern and the bead that conhas the measurement of the tire, the load rating, the code DOT and the brands of the manufacturer.

Siping (Laminillas)

Cuts fius updated in tread blocks pattern for createsr edges additional of grip that use the traction on wet and reduce the hidroplaneo.

SmartWay

A program of verification of the EPA that certifica that the tires meet standardes of fuel savings and reduction of emissions.

Speed Rating (Index of Speed)

A code of letra (for example, L, M) that indicates the speed maximum sustained to the cual a tire can run safely under load.

Steer Position (Steer Position)

The front axle of a truck commercial, that requires tires optimizeds for handling precise, lateral stability and uniform wear of the tread pattern.

Stone Axlectors (Expulsores of Stones)

Smalls elements of rubber elevated moldeds in the grooves of the tread pattern that prevent that the stones se incrusten and perforen the casing.

T

TPMS

System of Monitoring of Pressure of Tires -- sensores electronics that monitorean continuousmente and alerso drivers when the inflation cae below of levels safes.

Trailer Position (Trailer Position)

Positions of non-driven axles in trailers, that require tires engineered to resist lateral drag and minimize the resistce to the rolling resistance.

Tread Compound (Compound of the Tread Pattern)

The formulation specific of rubber of the tread surface pattern, engineered to balancer resistce to wear, traction and dissipation of heat.

Tread Depth (Depth of the Tread Pattern)

The distance from the tread surface pattern up to the background of the groove deeper, measurement in 32avos of inch.

Or

UTQG

Classification Uniform of Molepololedad of Tires -- a system of rating of the DOT that measures wear of the tread pattern, traction and resistce to the temperatura (primarily for tires of passesjeros).

V

Virgin Tire (Tire Virgen)

A tire completely new that neview has been is used to or retreaded, also conocida like casing new or original.