Q: Are tires synthetic rubber? ¶
A: Yes, and natural rubber, fabric and wire, along with carbon black and other chemical compounds.
Q: Are tires less economical because the cost of retreading is high compared to the price of new cheap tires? ¶
A: Yes, but favorable compared to high-end brands.
Q: Is tire mounted? ¶
A: Yes, and pulling outward in a 360 degree pattern.
Q: Are tires fabricated to allow the optional insertion of metal studs for additional traction on icy roads? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires preferred? ¶
A: Yes, as they have a larger contact patch and are better able to 'float' on top of the mud or snow.
Q: Was tire built? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire a dressed wheel? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire monitored so that it is not put under undue stress? ¶
A: Yes, and which may lead to its premature failure.
Q: Is tire inflated? ¶
A: Yes, and with a check valve, typically a Schrader valve on automobiles and most bicycle tires, or a Presta valve on high-performance bicycles.
Q: Are tires classified into several standard types? ¶
A: Yes, and based on the type of vehicle they serve.
Q: Are tires sometimes converted into a swing for play? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires categorized? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires typically used on SUVs and light trucks? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires pneumatic tires that do not require a separate inner tube? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires still used on locomotives and railcars? ¶
A: Yes, and solid rubber tires are still used in various non-automotive applications, such as some casters, carts, lawnmowers, and wheelbarrows.
Q: Are tires manufactured in about 450 tire factories around the world? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire able to "absorb" bumps in the road as it rolls over them without experiencing a reaction force opposite to the direction of travel? ¶
A: Yes, as is the case with a solid tire.
Q: Are tires often designed with reinforcements aimed at minimizing centrifugal growth? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires specially prescribed? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires used in many cases to promote tire performance? ¶
A: Yes, and braking performance, and turning performance, since tread contact changes according to the change in alignment during travel.
Q: Are tires specified by the vehicle manufacturer with a recommended inflation pressure? ¶
A: Yes, and which permits safe operation within the specified load rating and vehicle loading.
Q: Are tires typically used? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires a technique which heats whole or shredded tires in a reactor vessel containing an oxygen-free atmosphere and a heat source? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires usually inflated with nitrogen to minimize expansion and contraction from extreme changes in ambient temperature and pressure experienced during flight? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires laid out side by side? ¶
A: Yes, and with each tire on the left a few inches ahead of the tire on the right in a zigzag pattern.
Q: Are tires also referred to as Truck/Bus tires? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire labor-intensive? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire so flexible that there will be a delay in the lateral reaction between the tread of the tire and the rim of its wheel as the vehicle is being steered positively? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires described by an alphanumeric code? ¶
A: Yes, and which is generally molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Q: Were tires bands of leather? ¶
A: Yes, and then iron placed on wooden wheels used on carts and wagons.
Q: Was tire manufactured in the 30th week of 2003? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire certified to comply with the dimensional? ¶
A: Yes, and performance and marking requirements of ECE regulation 30.
Q: Are tires specified by the manufacturer with a maximum load rating? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires sold at half the price of new tires? ¶
A: Yes, and last 80% as long.
Q: Is tire held on the rim? ¶
A: Yes, or the "outer edge" of a wheel.
Q: Are tires also used on bicycles? ¶
A: Yes, and the grip advantage on ice is similar to that from using traction sand, with the difference that there is no risk of blank spots when using studded tires.
Q: Are tires manufactured annually? ¶
A: Yes, and making the tire industry a major consumer of natural rubber.
Q: Are tires also asymmetric? ¶
A: Yes, and in which case there will be specific left and right-handed versions.
Q: Are tires also marked for mud and snow the same as winter tires but rarely with a snowflake? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires employed as exercise equipment for athletic programs such as American football? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires not desired at landfills? ¶
A: Yes, and due to their large volumes and 75% void space, which quickly consumes valuable space.
Q: Are tires for material handling equipment? ¶
A: Yes, Such tires are installed by means of a hydraulic tire press.
Q: Are tires designed with higher void ratios to channel away rain and mud? ¶
A: Yes, while providing better gripping performance.
Q: Are tires mounted on the wheel by forcing its beads into the channel formed by the wheel's inner and outer rims? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires mounted onto wheels that most often have integral rims on their outer edges to hold the tire? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire abused? ¶
A: Yes, and then that tire will fail.
Q: Are tires intended to combine the comfort offered by higher-profile tires with the resistance to cornering forces offered by low profile tires? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires separate and distinct from those that make aircraft or off-the-road tires? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires designed for use at higher speeds? ¶
A: Yes, and more often, a more "sporty" driving style.
Q: Are tires specialty tires with large? ¶
A: Yes, and chunky tread patterns designed to bite into muddy surfaces.
Q: Are tires not the same as M+S tires? ¶
A: Yes, as they are designed for low speeds and full-time off-road use rather than muddy and snow-covered roads.
Q: Is tire a factor in the handling characteristics of an automobile? ¶
A: Yes, because the rim supports the tire's profile.
Q: Is tire a compromise? ¶
A: Yes, and is neither an excellent summer tire nor an excellent winter tire.
Q: Is tire certified to comply with the dimensional? ¶
A: Yes, and performance and marking requirements of Directive 92/23/EEC.
Q: Is tire the trail-like effect generated by compliant tires rolling on a hard surface and subject to side loads? ¶
A: Yes, as in a turn.
Q: Are tires checked again in the auto assembly plant or tire retail shop after mounting the tire to the wheel? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were tires simply bands of metal fitted around wooden wheels to prevent wear and tear? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires often re-used for things from bumper car barriers to weights to hold down tarps? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires built with a large number of reinforcing plies to withstand severe service conditions and high loads? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire a harder ride at low speeds on rough roads and in the context of off-roading? ¶
A: Yes, and decreased "self-cleaning" ability and lower grip ability at low speeds.
Q: Are tires discarded? ¶
A: Yes, and they are considered scrap tires.
Q: Are tires fully worn and should be taken out of service? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire designed to be operated? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires checked at the point of manufacture for excessive static imbalance and dynamic imbalance using automatic tire balance machines? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were tires solid? ¶
A: Yes, Pneumatic tires are used on many types of vehicles, including cars, bicycles, motorcycles, buses, trucks, heavy equipment, and aircraft.
Q: Are tires not completely impermeable to air? ¶
A: Yes, and so lose pressure over time naturally due to diffusion of molecules through the rubber.
Q: Are tires highly specialized according to vehicle and race track conditions? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires designed to withstand extremely heavy loads for short durations? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is tire a kind of specific stabilization method used in cars? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires smaller than normal tires to save on trunk/boot space? ¶
A: Yes, and gas mileage, weight, and cost.
Q: Are tires specially engineered for specific race tracks according to surface conditions? ¶
A: Yes, and cornering loads, and track temperature.
Q: Was tire made in 1888 on May Street? ¶
A: Yes, and Belfast, by Scots-born John Boyd Dunlop, owner of one of Ireland's most prosperous veterinary practices.
Q: Are tires sub-categorized into specialties according to vehicle position such as steering? ¶
A: Yes, and drive axle, and trailer.
Q: Are tires likely to contain some traces of heavy metals or other serious pollutants? ¶
A: Yes, but these are tightly bonded within the actual rubber compound they are unlikely to be hazardous unless the tire structure is seriously damaged by fire or strong chemicals.
Q: Are tires built to withstand idleness? ¶
A: Yes, and usually with nylon reinforcement.
Q: Is tire easily felt when propelling wheelchairs or baby buggies fitted with either type so long as the terrain has a significant roughness in relation to the wheel diameter? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires deemed "worn out" when the tread is worn down to that point? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are tires particularly useful where the ground consists of loose particles that can be displaced by the knobs? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were tires sold worldwide? ¶
A: Yes, and in 2010 it was $140 billion , and is expected to grow to $258 billion per year by 2019.
Q: Are tires stamped with a maximum pressure rating? ¶
A: Yes.