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Wheel - Basics
Most standard wheels are made of steel.
Some vehicles are fitted with alloy
wheels that are made of
magnesium or aluminium.
The rim holds the tyre.
The well of the wheel allows the
tyre to be removed and refitted
Rim
Valve stem
Seat
washer
Sealing
washer
Valve caps
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Wheel Fixings
Wheel studs and nuts attach the
wheel to the hub.
Taper
Wheel mounting
Hub flange
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Torque
wrench
Wheel Sizes
Tyres (Introduction)
Basis Functions
The tyre acts as the primary suspension, cushioning
the vehicle from the effects of a rough surface.
It also provides frictional contact with the road
surface.
This allows the driving wheels to move the vehicle.
The front tyres allows the wheels to steer .
The tyres allow the brakes to slow or stop the vehicle
Pneumatic Tyres
Tyre Construction
Tyre Construction
Tyre Specifications
P 205/55 V R 16
TYPE
P - PASSENGER
T - TEMPORARY
LT - LIGHT TRUCK
C - COMMERCIAL
RIM DIAMETER
(INCHES) 13, 14 ETC
ASPECT RATIO
(HEIGHT/WIDTH %)
55, 60, 65 70 ETC
WIDTH
(MILLIMETERS)
145-315
TYPE
B - BIAS-BELTED
D - DIAGONAL BIAS
R - RADIAL
SPEED RATING
B (31 MPH) V (150 MPH) Z (OVER 150 MPH)
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Remember the tyre tread depth must be not less than 1.6mm over the
central three-quarters of the tyre and must go all the way round the
circumference in an continuous unbroken band with no bald patches
anywhere on the tyre tread.
If radial and crossply tyres are fitted to the same vehicle, the radial-ply
tyres must only be fitted to the rear.
Cross-ply and radial ply tyres must never be fitted to the same axle.
Tyre pressures must be set to the manufactures recommendations
The tread and side wall must be free from large cuts, abrasions or
bubbles
Balance
Wheel imbalance causes wheel
tramp, or hop, makes the tyre
vibrate up and down.
Centrifugal forces try to throw
heavy areas outward when the
wheel is spinning.
Rotation
A system of rotation is used to even out tyre
wear and reduce the need for re-balancing.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)