Quiz: Wheels And Tires
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This quiz is about testing the basic knowledge of wheels and tires. If you are a professional wannabe, then this quiz is for you. It focuses on various essential parts of wheels and tires that are responsible for the proper functionality of a vehicle. So, take this test and get to know what you didn't.
- 1.More plies in a tire improve the ride quality of the tire.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.A tire valve is a specially designed opening that allows a tire to be inflated and then automatically closes to prevent air from escaping.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.A tire with an A temperature rating has the best temperature resistance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Overinflation of a tire causes excessive wear on the outer edges of the tread.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Tires and wheels must be balanced statically and dynamically.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.When checking air pressure, always refer to the tire sidewall, because this is the most accurate air pressure reading.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.A tire designated with the letter T is for heavy trucks.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.When a radial tire bulges on the sidewall, this means that the tire is underinflated all the time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.The DOT number on the tire tells the technician the exact date the tire was made to the minute.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.The TPMS must be on all new vehicles starting with the 2008 model year.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Technician A says that the tires on most passenger vehicles are hard solid rubber. Technician B says the tires on most forklifts are pneumatic tires. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B.
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B.
- 12.Technician A says that alloy wheels are called mags or magnesium wheels. Technician B says alloy wheels are lighter and dissipate heat more effectively. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A
- B.
Tech B
- C.
Both Techs A and B.
- D.
Neither Tech A nor B.
- 13.The _________ seat is the edge of the rim that creates a seal between the tire bead and the wheel.
- A.
Rim
- B.
Bead
- C.
Wheel
- D.
Disc
- 14.The purpose of a drop center rim is that it:
- A.
Is lighter.
- B.
Allows for exact fit.
- C.
Allows for tire removal and fitting.
- D.
Allows for cooler wheels.
- 15.The tire must be an exact fit on the rim to:
- A.
Ensure the tire and rim will seal the air in a tubeless tire.
- B.
Transfer forces between the tire and wheel without slipping or chafing.
- C.
Prevent the tire from turning on the rim.
- D.
All of the above.
- 16.Technician A says that wheel offset is the distance from the hub mounting to the centerline of the wheel. Technician B says that rim width and diameter can also be stated in millimeters. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A.
- B.
Tech B.
- C.
Both Techs A and B.
- D.
Neither Techs A nor B.
- 17.Technician A says that all lugs nuts must be torqued. Technician B says that all lug nuts must be properly sequenced. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A.
- B.
Tech B.
- C.
Both Techs A and B.
- D.
Neither Techs A nor B.
- 18.The principle that allows your car to stop is:
- A.
Rubber in the tires.
- B.
Friction.
- C.
Centrifugal force.
- D.
Ply rating.
- 19.The part of the tire that makes contact with the road is the:
- A.
Cords
- B.
Plies
- C.
Inner liner
- D.
Tread
- 20.A green valve stem cap indicates that the tires are:
- A.
Green design.
- B.
Filled with nitrogen.
- C.
Filled with helium.
- D.
Filled with hydrogen.
- 21.Technician A says a tire with a Z speed rating has the highest possible speed rating. Technician B says that tire speed ratings give the legal cover for speeding. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A.
- B.
Tech B.
- C.
Both Techs A and B.
- D.
Neither Techs A nor B.
- 22.The aspect ratio of a tire is:
- A.
The width of a tire.
- B.
The rim diameter.
- C.
How much air is required to inflate the tire.
- D.
The ratio of height to width.
- 23.When inspecting tires on the car, you should check for all of the following except:
- A.
Wear.
- B.
Inflation pressure.
- C.
Punctures.
- D.
Inner lining damage.
- 24.Tires can be balanced by the _____________ method.
- A.
Static.
- B.
Dynamic.
- C.
Road force.
- D.
All of the above.
- 25.Technician A says that a tire will increase or decrease 1 psi for every 10 degrees of temperature. Technician B says that if the vehicle has been driven to warm the tires, you must adjust the air pressure down to the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Who is correct?
- A.
Tech A.
- B.
Tech B.
- C.
Both Techs A and B.
- D.
Neither Techs A nor B.
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