Question 1

Radial tire runout should be measured with a:

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A)   Machinist's rule
B)   Dial indicator
C)   Micrometer
D)   Depth gauge

Question 2

Technician A says radial tires have the ply cords positioned at a right angle in relation to the tire centerline. Technician B says that if radial tires are filled with nitrogen, the inflation pressure remains more stable over a longer period of time. Who is correct?

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A)   A only
B)   B only
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 3

In tire pressure monitoring systems that display individual tire pressure on the driver information center display, what type of sensors are used?.

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This type of TPMS uses convent...

Question 4

What is the maximum speed at which a vehicle should be driven when a high-pressure minispare tire is installed on a vehicle?

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The answer of What is the maximum speed at which...

Question 5

The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)  system provides consumers with useful information to help t hem purchase tires based on all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   Speed rating
B)   Tread wear rating
C)   Traction rating
D)   Temperature rating

Question 6

The tread wear indicator bar becomes visible when  tread depth is less than?

Accepted Answer

A)   2/32 inch
B)   2/16 inch
C)   4/32 inch
D)   4/16 inch

Question 7

A tire with an A traction rating has the highest traction rating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How do tire pressure monitoring systems detect low tire pressure?

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Some tire pressure monitoring ...

Question 9

Static wheel unbalance causes:

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A)   Even wear on one edge of the tire tread
B)   Even wear on the center of the tire tread
C)   Feathered tire tread wear
D)   Cupped tire tread wear

Question 10

The service description consists of what two things?

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• Load Ratings : The load rating is a nu...

Question 11

A tire with excessive lateral runout may cause a tire thumping problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A tire with an A temperature rating has the best temperature resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

On some tire pressure monitoring systems, the low tire pressure warning light in the instrument panel is illuminated when driving the vehicle if the tire pressure drops below:

Accepted Answer

A)   25 psi
B)   30 psi
C)   32 psi
D)   35 psi

Question 14

How is the aspect ratio calculated?

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The tire section hei...

Question 15

All of the following are types of tire designs EXCEPT:

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A)   Bias-ply
B)   Belted bias radial ply
C)   Belted radial ply
D)   Belted bias-ply

Question 16

What is rim offset?

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Rim offset is the di...

Question 17

All of the following statements about rim offset are  correct EXCEPT:

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A)   Positive offset, the rim centerline is inboard of the  mounting face of the rim.
B)   Zero offset, the rims centerline aligns with the  mounting face of the rim.
C)   Negative offset, the centerline is outboard of the  mounting face of the rim.
D)   Positive offset, the centerline is outboard of the  mounting face of the rim.

Question 18

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)  became  required equipment on all vehicles sold in the United  States beginning with what model year?

Accepted Answer

A)   1996
B)   2000
C)   2008
D)   2014

Question 19

What is the tire DOT code, and how do you know the date the tire was manufactured?

Accepted Answer

• Identifies the make, model, ...

Question 20

The tread wear indicator bar becomes visible when  tread depth is less than?

Accepted Answer

A)   2/32 inch
B)   2/16 inch
C)   4/32 inch
D)   4/16 inch

Exam 3: Tires and Wheels

On some tire pressure monitoring systems, the low tire pressure warning light in the instrument panel is illuminated when driving the vehicle if the tire pressure drops below:

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Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) became required equipment on all vehicles sold in the United States beginning with what model year?

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A tire with an A traction rating has the highest traction rating.

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A tire with an A temperature rating has the best temperature resistance.

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How is the aspect ratio calculated?

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What is the tire DOT code, and how do you know the date the tire was manufactured?

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How do tire pressure monitoring systems detect low tire pressure?

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Static wheel unbalance causes:

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The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system provides consumers with useful information to help t hem purchase tires based on all of the following EXCEPT:

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The service description consists of what two things?

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What is rim offset?

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All of the following statements about rim offset are correct EXCEPT:

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A tire with excessive lateral runout may cause a tire thumping problem.

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All of the following are types of tire designs EXCEPT:

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The tread wear indicator bar becomes visible when tread depth is less than?

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In tire pressure monitoring systems that display individual tire pressure on the driver information center display, what type of sensors are used?.

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Technician A says radial tires have the ply cords positioned at a right angle in relation to the tire centerline. Technician B says that if radial tires are filled with nitrogen, the inflation pressure remains more stable over a longer period of time. Who is correct?

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What is the maximum speed at which a vehicle should be driven when a high-pressure minispare tire is installed on a vehicle?

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The tread wear indicator bar becomes visible when tread depth is less than?

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Radial tire runout should be measured with a:

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