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tire click to hear : tire

Circular deformable unit made of rubber, mounted on the wheel and inflated with air, providing the connection between the car and the road, and absorbing the unevenness of the road.
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bead technical specifications rubber wall rubbing strip tread design

bead click to hear : bead

Part of the tire that encloses a rigid steel wire that keeps the tire on the rim and makes it watertight.

technical specifications click to hear : technical specifications

Alphanumeric code molded onto the side of the tire, showing its characteristics.

rubber wall click to hear : rubber wall

Part of the tire located between the tread and the bead.

rubbing strip click to hear : rubbing strip

Round protrusion of the rubber wall, protecting it from side impact and wear.

tread design click to hear : tread design

Raised part of the tire tread that improves traction for various usage conditions.