radial tire
Perpendicular-ply wheel covering
A radial tire has cords running perpendicular to the direction of travel, radiating from the center like spokes.
This construction makes the tire more flexible and durable than older bias-ply designs, which had cords running diagonally.
Radial tires became standard on passenger vehicles by the 1980s: I need to replace all four radials.
Surface that grips ground
- sidewallLateral tire surface
- beadPierced ornament for threading
- plyOne thickness
- beltStrap securing trousers
carcass · tubeless · reinforcement · vulcanization · curing · silica · carbon black · elastomer
Adhesive friction enabling movement
- gripSecure manual hold
- handlingTreatment or management
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- corneringForcing into position
braking · rolling resistance · fuel efficiency · noise reduction · friction · heat dissipation · load capacity · speed rating
Rotating circular frame
- rimCircular outer boundary
- hubcapProtective wheel center cover
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- lug nutHexagonal wheel fastener
wheel well · fender · suspension · fitment · bolt pattern · offset · diameter · width
French tire manufacturer
- cross-plyDiagonal-layered tire construction
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- inventionNew device or method
- 1946Year after WWII ended
French · adoption · innovation · Goodyear · BFGoodrich · Bridgestone · modernization · superiority
Sustained price level increase
- psi23rd Greek letter
- rotationTurning on an axis
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
valve stem · jack · mounting · dismounting · tread depth · patch · plug · flat repair
tread
Surface that grips ground
belt · carcass · tubeless · reinforcement · vulcanization · curing · silica · carbon black · elastomer · polymer
traction
Adhesive friction enabling movement
cornering · braking · rolling resistance · fuel efficiency · noise reduction · friction · heat dissipation · load capacity · speed rating · all-season
wheel
Rotating circular frame
lug nut · wheel well · fender · suspension · fitment · bolt pattern · offset · diameter · width · aspect ratio
Michelin
French tire manufacturer
- cross-plyDiagonal-layered tire construction
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- inventionNew device or method
1946 · French · adoption · innovation · Goodyear · BFGoodrich · Bridgestone · modernization · superiority · replacement
inflation
Sustained price level increase
alignment · valve stem · jack · mounting · dismounting · tread depth · patch · plug · flat repair · storage
- Wheels and Tireswheel alignment, tread depth, grooves, spokes, hubcaps
- radial shapessunburst, starburst, pinwheel, asterisk, compass rose
- MichelinMichelin Man, Michelin Guide, star rating, three stars, two stars