STEERING AND SUSPENSION TEST
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What is the purpose of the carcass plies in a tire? - ANSWERTo absorb forces that
are transmitted to the tire.
What are the safety demands that are placed on the vehicle's tires? - ANSWERThey
have to be damage resistant and give good grip to the road surface.
The tire, shown in the image to the left, has wear across the surface. What can
cause this type of wear? - ANSWERThe tire pressure is too high.
What is the distance, between the spring coils, on a vehicle's suspension called? -
ANSWERThe pitch
What is the function of the vehicle's stabilizer bar? - ANSWERIt limits the car from
rolling, or leaning to one side, during a cornering maneuver.
Which steering system is used more often in today's modern vehicle's? -
ANSWERElectric power steering
What is the major advantage of the rack and pinion steering system? - ANSWERIt
has a rather simple construction.
How is the wheelbase distance calculated? - ANSWERThe distance from the center
line of the front wheel to the center line of the rear wheel.
What distance is known as the track width on a vehicle? - ANSWERThe distance on
the road surface between the center line of the two wheels on the same axle.
What does the term "wheel offset" mean? - ANSWERThe offset is the distance from
the centerline to the wheel mounting plate.
In regard to the tire shown to the left, what does the number "185" indicate? -
ANSWERThe tire width in millimeters.
What are the advantages of an alloy wheel when compared to a steel wheel? -
ANSWERAlloy wheels are truly round and are lighter than steel wheels.
What are the most important dimensions of a vehicle's wheel? - ANSWERThe most
important dimensions are pitch circle diameter, offset, diameter, bead profile code,
and width.
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What is the purpose of the carcass plies in a tire? - ANSWERTo absorb forces that
are transmitted to the tire.
What are the safety demands that are placed on the vehicle's tires? - ANSWERThey
have to be damage resistant and give good grip to the road surface.
The tire, shown in the image to the left, has wear across the surface. What can
cause this type of wear? - ANSWERThe tire pressure is too high.
What is the distance, between the spring coils, on a vehicle's suspension called? -
ANSWERThe pitch
What is the function of the vehicle's stabilizer bar? - ANSWERIt limits the car from
rolling, or leaning to one side, during a cornering maneuver.
Which steering system is used more often in today's modern vehicle's? -
ANSWERElectric power steering
What is the major advantage of the rack and pinion steering system? - ANSWERIt
has a rather simple construction.
How is the wheelbase distance calculated? - ANSWERThe distance from the center
line of the front wheel to the center line of the rear wheel.
What distance is known as the track width on a vehicle? - ANSWERThe distance on
the road surface between the center line of the two wheels on the same axle.
What does the term "wheel offset" mean? - ANSWERThe offset is the distance from
the centerline to the wheel mounting plate.
In regard to the tire shown to the left, what does the number "185" indicate? -
ANSWERThe tire width in millimeters.
What are the advantages of an alloy wheel when compared to a steel wheel? -
ANSWERAlloy wheels are truly round and are lighter than steel wheels.
What are the most important dimensions of a vehicle's wheel? - ANSWERThe most
important dimensions are pitch circle diameter, offset, diameter, bead profile code,
and width.
