General

Question 1

Tier 1 brand

Answer 1

Michelin

Question 2

Common Michelin tire names

Answer 2

1. Agilis
2. Alpin
3. Cross Climate
4. Cross Terrain
5. Defender
6. Latitude
7. Pilot Sport
8. Premier LTX
9. Primacy
10. X-ICE
11. XDN

Question 3

Tier 2 brand

Answer 3

BFGoodrich (off-road and racing)

Question 4

Common BFGoodrich tire names

Answer 4

1. Advantage T/A
2. G-Force T/A
3. All-Terrain T/A
4. Mud-Terrain T/A
5. Commercial T/A
   T/A = Traction Advantage

Question 5

Tier 3 brand

Answer 5

UniRoyal

Question 6

Common Uniroyal tire names

Answer 6

1. Laredo
2. Tiger Paw
3. Power Paw

Question 7

DLPS (Product Lines) w/ 4 categories

Answer 7

Direction Ligne Produit Specialite
1. Aviation
2. Two-wheel
3. Agriculture
4. Genie civil/Earthmover

Question 8

What do tires do?

Answer 8

1. Provide traction
2. Help brake
3. Help steer
4. Absorb noise
5. Protect wheel
6. Carry load
7. Absorbs shock
8. Enhance performance

Question 9

What are tires made of?

Answer 9

1. Rubber (natural and synthetic)
2. Textiles (cotton, nylon, rayon, and polyester)
3. Steel
4. Carbon black
5. Fiberglass and Kevlar (performance tires)

Question 10

Tire terminology

Answer 10

1. Section width
2. Overall diameter
3. Deflection

Question 11

Tire construction

Answer 11

1. Inner liner
2. Carcass (casing)
3. Steel belt
4. Crown piles
5. Tread
6. Beads (tringles)
7. Bead protector
8. Sidewall

Question 12

What is the most important part of the tire?

Answer 12

Air

Question 13

What is the number 1 enemy of tire?

Answer 13

Heat

Question 14

Bias construction

Answer 14

1. 45 degree angle of the textiles in layers. Crown and sidewall are interdependent
2. Less flexible
3. More sensitive to overheating

Question 15

Tire maintenance

Answer 15

1. Pressure
2. Rotation
3. Balancing
4. Alignment
5. Tread wear
6. Storage
7. Cleaning chemicals

Question 16

Term for front and back tire are different sizes

Answer 16

Split fitment
Staggered fitment