Tire
Tire The tire’s INNERLINER -- keeps air inside the tire. The CASING (or CARCASS) – the internal substructure of the tire. The tire’s BEAD -- assures an airtight fit with the wheel and efficient transfer of forces from the wheel to the carcass of the tire. BEAD FILLER – reduces flex and aids in deflection. A Tire’s BODY PLIES – withstands the forces of the tire’s inflation pressure, provides the mechanical link from the from the wheel movement to the tread are and flexibility to supplement the vehicle’s suspension system. The SIDEWALL -- protects the side of the tire from road and curb attack from atmospheric degradation. A tire’s BELTS -- stabilize and strengthen the tread, allowing forces to be efficiently transferred to thetread area. Its BELT EDGE INSULATION – helps to reduce friction. The TREAD -- provides the frictional coupling to the road surface to generate traction and steering...