Vehicle Maintenance Tires 1 Fuel for Thought Tire

Vehicle Maintenance Tires 1

Fuel for Thought • Tire sidewalls contain what information about that tire? • Where can you find the correct level of tire pressure? • What are common phrases and terms used in tire maintenance? 2

Objectives • Upon completion of these activities, you will be able to: – Identify parts of a tire and understand related vocabulary – Determine the correct level of tire pressure – Learn the steps to safely change a flat tire 3

Tires Tire Sidewall 4

Tires Parts of a Tire 5

Tires Tire Tools 6

Tires Tire Tools 7

Tires Tire Pressure • Correct tire pressure is critical to tire wear and vehicle handling. • High purity nitrogen can be used to maintain optimal tire pressure. • The tire pressure monitoring system is used to alert the driver if any tire is significantly low on pressure. 8

Tires Tire Placard • The tire placard identifies the recommended tire pressure. It should be on the driver’s side door or jamb. 9

Tires Tire Pressure – Checking Tire Pressure 10

Tires Spare Tire • Full Size Spare with Matching Wheel • Full Size Spare with Non-Matching Wheel • Compact Temporary Spare 11

Tires No Spare Tire • Some cars no longer come equipped with a spare tire to save weight, manufacturer’s cost, and cargo space. 12

Tires Flat Tire – Changing a Tire Steps 13

Summary • Tires provide the traction (adhesive friction) necessary for maneuvering and tire pressure is important to ensuring the proper traction. • Knowing how to properly change a flat tire will ensure safety on the road. 14