Quiz 66 Tire, Wheel and Wheel Bearing Service

Radial run out

A difference in diameter from the center axis of rotation will cause ______________________.

Tire under inflation

A very common and destructive problem that wears the outer corners of a tire tread is _____________________.

Wheel weights

A wheel assembly is balanced by adding ____________________ to the side opposite the heavy area.

Tire wear problem

A(n) _____________________ can usually be studied to determine the cause of the abnormal wear.

Impact damage

Also known as road damage, _______________________ includes punctures, cuts, tears, and other physical tire injuries.

Static imbalance

Also known as wheel tramp or hop, __________________ causes the tire to vibrate up and down.

Tire rotation

To prevent premature failure of any one tire, use ________________ to even out tire wear.

Tire over inflation

When the center area of the tread is worn, ________________ is often the cause.

Dynamic imbalance

___________________ causes tires to vibrate up and down and from side to side.

Lateral run out

____________________ is side-to-side movement.