Question 1

The maximum lateral tire runout is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.015 inch 
B)  0.035 inch 
C)  0.075 inch 
D)  0.100 inch 
A)  0.015 inch 
B)  0.035 inch 
C)  0.075 inch 
D)  0.100 inch B

Question 2

Describe the differences between all-season tires and conventional tires.

Accepted Answer

All-season tires have 37 percent higher average snow traction compared with conventional tires. All-season tires may also have slightly improved wet traction, rolling resistance, tread life, and air retention.

Question 3

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) became  required equipment on all vehicles sold in the United  States beginning with what model year?

Accepted Answer

A)  1996 
B)  2000 
C)  2008 
D)  2014 
A)  1996 
B)  2000 
C)  2008 
D)  2014 C

Question 4

Explain static wheel imbalance, and describe the results of static imbalance.

Accepted Answer

With regard to a tire and wheel, static

Question 5

Explain the purpose of the tire bead and bead filler.

Accepted Answer

The tire bead anchors the tire

Question 6

All of the following statements about rim offset are  correct EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive offset, the rim centerline is inboard of the  mounting face of the rim. 
B)  Zero offset, the rims centerline aligns with the  mounting face of the rim. 
C)  Negative offset, the centerline is outboard of the  mounting face of the rim. 
D)  Positive offset, the centerline is outboard of the  mounting face of the rim. 
A)  Positive offset, the rim centerline is inboard of the  mounting face of the rim. 
B)  Zero offset, the rims centerline aligns with the  mounting face of the rim. 
C)  Negative offset, the centerline is outboard of the  mounting face of the rim. 
D)  Positive offset, the centerline is outboard of the  mounting face of the rim.

Question 7

Technician A says cupped wear and bald spots on the tire tread may be caused by dynamic imbalance. Technician B says chassis waddle may be caused by static imbalance. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The rim offset is the distance between the rim centerline and the mounting face of the rim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the meaning of tire aspect ratio.

Accepted Answer

Tire aspect ratio is the relat

Question 10

Technician A says radial tires have the ply cords positioned at a right angle in relation to the tire centerline. Technician B says that if radial tires are filled with nitrogen, the inflation pressure remains more stable over a longer period of time. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A tire with an A traction rating has the highest traction rating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Technician A says tire thumping may be caused by a heavy spot in the tire. Technician B says cupped tire tread may cause tire thumping. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What are the three major uniform tire quality grading system ratings?

Accepted Answer

• Tread Wear : This number comes from te

Question 14

Technician A says the repairable area in a tire is the width of the tread belts. Technician B says a tire puncture one-half inch in diameter is repairable. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What are four basic functions of tires?

Accepted Answer

Supporting the vehicle weight,

Question 16

When installing replacement tires:

Accepted Answer

A)  Snow tires can be a different type or size than the  original tires on the vehicle. 
B)  If the tire size is different than the original tire size,   antilock brake system operation can be adversely  affected. 
C)  A four-wheel-drive vehicle can have different size  tires on the front and rear wheels. 
D)  Different tire sizes can be installed on the same  axle. 
A)  Snow tires can be a different type or size than the  original tires on the vehicle. 
B)  If the tire size is different than the original tire size,   antilock brake system operation can be adversely  affected. 
C)  A four-wheel-drive vehicle can have different size  tires on the front and rear wheels. 
D)  Different tire sizes can be installed on the same  axle.

Question 17

Some run-flat tires have sidewall reinforcements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Tire pressure monitoring systems are accurate within plus or minus 2 psi (14kpa) .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Car manufacturers recommend that tire inflation pressure be checked when?

Accepted Answer

When the tires are c

Question 20

Explain the purposes of antioxidants in tire sidewalls.

Accepted Answer

Antioxidants in tire sidewalls

The maximum lateral tire runout is:

Describe the differences between all-season tires and conventional tires.

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) became required equipment on all vehicles sold in the United States beginning with what model year?

Explain static wheel imbalance, and describe the results of static imbalance.

Explain the purpose of the tire bead and bead filler.

All of the following statements about rim offset are correct EXCEPT:

Technician A says cupped wear and bald spots on the tire tread may be caused by dynamic imbalance. Technician B says chassis waddle may be caused by static imbalance. Who is correct?

The rim offset is the distance between the rim centerline and the mounting face of the rim.

Explain the meaning of tire aspect ratio.

Technician A says radial tires have the ply cords positioned at a right angle in relation to the tire centerline. Technician B says that if radial tires are filled with nitrogen, the inflation pressure remains more stable over a longer period of time. Who is correct?

A tire with an A traction rating has the highest traction rating.

Technician A says tire thumping may be caused by a heavy spot in the tire. Technician B says cupped tire tread may cause tire thumping. Who is correct?

What are the three major uniform tire quality grading system ratings?

Technician A says the repairable area in a tire is the width of the tread belts. Technician B says a tire puncture one-half inch in diameter is repairable. Who is correct?

What are four basic functions of tires?

When installing replacement tires:

Some run-flat tires have sidewall reinforcements.

Tire pressure monitoring systems are accurate within plus or minus 2 psi (14kpa) .

Car manufacturers recommend that tire inflation pressure be checked when?

Explain the purposes of antioxidants in tire sidewalls.

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Exam 3: Tires and Wheels

The maximum lateral tire runout is:

Describe the differences between all-season tires and conventional tires.

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) became required equipment on all vehicles sold in the United States beginning with what model year?

Explain static wheel imbalance, and describe the results of static imbalance.

Explain the purpose of the tire bead and bead filler.

All of the following statements about rim offset are correct EXCEPT:

Technician A says cupped wear and bald spots on the tire tread may be caused by dynamic imbalance. Technician B says chassis waddle may be caused by static imbalance. Who is correct?

The rim offset is the distance between the rim centerline and the mounting face of the rim.

Explain the meaning of tire aspect ratio.

Technician A says radial tires have the ply cords positioned at a right angle in relation to the tire centerline. Technician B says that if radial tires are filled with nitrogen, the inflation pressure remains more stable over a longer period of time. Who is correct?

A tire with an A traction rating has the highest traction rating.

Technician A says tire thumping may be caused by a heavy spot in the tire. Technician B says cupped tire tread may cause tire thumping. Who is correct?

What are the three major uniform tire quality grading system ratings?

Technician A says the repairable area in a tire is the width of the tread belts. Technician B says a tire puncture one-half inch in diameter is repairable. Who is correct?

What are four basic functions of tires?

When installing replacement tires:

Some run-flat tires have sidewall reinforcements.

Tire pressure monitoring systems are accurate within plus or minus 2 psi (14kpa) .

Car manufacturers recommend that tire inflation pressure be checked when?

Explain the purposes of antioxidants in tire sidewalls.

Suspension and Steering Systems

Basic Theories

Wheel Bearings

Shock Absorbers and Struts

Front Suspension Systems

Rear Suspension Systems

Steering Columns and Steering Linkage Mechanisms

Four Wheel Alignment Part 1 Primary Angles

Four Wheel Alignment Part 2 Diagnostic Angles and Frame Damage

Computer Controlled Suspension Systems

Power Steering Pumps

Rack and Pinion Steering Gears and Four Wheel Steering

Recirculating Ball Steering Gears

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