Heavy Duty Truck Systems – Chapter 27 – Lecture Summary & Practice Questions
Which of the following wheel types uses tires mounted to rims that mount to the wheel using
lugs? - ✔✔cast spoke wheels
If a set of dual tires were properly matched, which of the following would be true? - ✔✔all of
the above
Which of the following methods should be used to completely deflate a truck tire? - ✔✔The
Schrader valve core should be removed
Which type of tire tread is recommended for use on steering axles for on-highway trucks? -
✔✔rib
What should be done to match multipiece rim components properly? - ✔✔all of the above
Technician A says that he seats radial tire beads by igniting a charge of ether inside the tire.
Technician B says that he seats radial tire beads using a metal ring inflation aid. Who is correct? -
✔✔Technician B only
What is the maximum allowable runout permitted on cast spoke wheels? - ✔✔1/8 inch (1.5
mm)
Where is the brake drum mounted on a cast spoke wheel assembly? - ✔✔on the inboard side
of the wheel hub
Which type of wheel assembly presents the least maintenance and alignment problems? -
✔✔hub-piloted wheels
Which of the following wheel types uses tires mounted to rims that mount to the wheel using
lugs? - ✔✔cast spoke wheels
If a set of dual tires were properly matched, which of the following would be true? - ✔✔all of
the above
Which of the following methods should be used to completely deflate a truck tire? - ✔✔The
Schrader valve core should be removed
Which type of tire tread is recommended for use on steering axles for on-highway trucks? -
✔✔rib
What should be done to match multipiece rim components properly? - ✔✔all of the above
Technician A says that he seats radial tire beads by igniting a charge of ether inside the tire.
Technician B says that he seats radial tire beads using a metal ring inflation aid. Who is correct? -
✔✔Technician B only
What is the maximum allowable runout permitted on cast spoke wheels? - ✔✔1/8 inch (1.5
mm)
Where is the brake drum mounted on a cast spoke wheel assembly? - ✔✔on the inboard side
of the wheel hub
Which type of wheel assembly presents the least maintenance and alignment problems? -
✔✔hub-piloted wheels
