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'''Rubber tire''' refers to the [[rubber]] apparatus surrounding a [[wheel]]. It can be solid or hollow (i.e., pneumatic). | '''Rubber tire''' refers to the [[rubber]] apparatus surrounding a [[wheel]]. It can be solid or hollow (i.e., pneumatic). | ||
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| + | Tire pressure is the [[air pressure]] inside of a tire, usually measured in pounds per sq. inch. A car tire needs to be at the proper tire pressure. If tire pressure is too high, too little of the tire will be in contact with the road, causing the tire to have less [[traction]] and slip more easily. If tire pressure is too low, too much of the tire will in contact with the road, causing increased tire wear and possibly overheating of the tire. Tire pressure is measured with a tire gauge, and should be checked monthly.<ref>[http://cars.cartalk.com/content/advice/tirepressure.html Car Talk Service Advice: Tire Pressure]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 23:13, February 3, 2009
Rubber tire refers to the rubber apparatus surrounding a wheel. It can be solid or hollow (i.e., pneumatic).
Tire pressure is the air pressure inside of a tire, usually measured in pounds per sq. inch. A car tire needs to be at the proper tire pressure. If tire pressure is too high, too little of the tire will be in contact with the road, causing the tire to have less traction and slip more easily. If tire pressure is too low, too much of the tire will in contact with the road, causing increased tire wear and possibly overheating of the tire. Tire pressure is measured with a tire gauge, and should be checked monthly.[1]