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Tyres
Contents
Tyre-functions & Properties.
Tyre-Types
Types of carcass(Tread)
Comparison of radial & bias-ply tyres
Tyre materials & Considerations in tread
design
Tyre designation & Factors affecting tyre
life
Tyre trouble shooting & Tyre
manufacturing
Tyre and its functions
Tyre is a rubber member which gives
the cushion to the automobile. It
consists of outer cover i.e. tyre proper
and tube inside.
The tyre-tube assembly is mounted over
the wheel rim and air inside the tube
carries entire load and provides
cushion.
Tyre cross-section
Functions of tyre
To support the vehicle load.
To provide cushion against the
shocks.
To transmit driving and braking
forces to the road.
To provide cornering power for
smooth steering.
Properties of tyres
Non-skidding
Uniform wear
Load-carrying
Cushioning
Power consumption
Tyre noise
Balancing
Types of tyres
Conventional tubed tyre.
Tubeless tyre.
Tubed tyre
Tubeless tyre
Advantages of tubeless tyres
Rubber :-
Rubber used in tyres is blend of natural and
synthetic rubbers to which various
chemicals are added to obtain desired
properties like wear resistance ,reduced
hysteresis, less internal friction.
Considerations in tread
design
Grip
Noise
wear
Tyre designation
Factors affecting tyre life
Inflation
Vehicle maintenance
Manner of driving
Miscellaneous factors
Tyre trouble shooting
Side wear of tyres
One side wear of tyres
Centre wear of tyre tread
Uneven tyre wear
Uniform rapid wear
Rapid wear with feathered edges on the tread
Tread cracking
Tread or ply separation
Loss of tyre pressure
Radial tyre lead
Radial tyre waddle
Tyre manufacturing
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