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Tire Wear and Tread Design

Tire Wear and Tread Design. By Chris Klobedanz MANE-6960. Primary Causes of Wear. Physical properties of surfaces Tire design Terrain Improper setup of tire, wheel, or axle Environment. Tire Components. Tread Sidewall Beads Belts Ply Inner Liner. Tread Features. Blocks Grooves

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Tire Wear and Tread Design

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  1. Tire Wear and Tread Design By Chris Klobedanz MANE-6960

  2. Primary Causes of Wear • Physical properties of surfaces • Tire design • Terrain • Improper setup of tire, wheel, or axle • Environment

  3. Tire Components • Tread • Sidewall • Beads • Belts • Ply • Inner Liner

  4. Tread Features • Blocks • Grooves • Rib • Sipes • Shoulder

  5. Tread Pattern Designs • Symmetrical – Most Common, long-lasting • Asymmetrical – Better handling and weather capability • Unidirectional – Best all-weather

  6. Surface Description • Microtexture vs. Macrotexture: • Hardness • Polishing

  7. Tire-Road Interface

  8. Tread Wear Patterns • Improper Air Pressure • Balance Issues • Wheel Damage • Alignment Issues

  9. External Factors

  10. THE END

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