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Air pressure
The amount of air that is inside a tyre. This is measured in PSI [pounds per square inch] or Bars. The recommended air pressure is available from your vehicle handbook.
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Alignment
The measurements of the wheels, steering and suspension, in line with manufacturers’ specifications. Ultimately the aim is to ensure a car drives in a true straight line.
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Aquaplaning
Occurs when a film of water prevents a tyre from being able to grip the road. The result is lack of control and traction for the driver.
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Balancing
The balancing of tyres ensures equal weight distribution when wheels spin.
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bar
The metric unit for measuring air pressure.
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Bár
The metric unit for measuring air pressure.
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Bär
The metric unit for measuring air pressure.
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bead
Steel wire wrapped in rubber, that helps hold the tyre to the metal rim.
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BLOCK
A single element in a tread pattern. The shapes of rubber that create the tread pattern. Shapes vary depending on tread design.
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casing
The structure or skeleton of the tyre which sits beneath the tread and sidewalls.
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