Tire and Wheel Theory Education轮胎和车轮理论教育.pptVIP

? 2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning Tire and Wheel Theory Chapter 61 Objectives Describe how a tire is constructed Understand the various size designations of tires Tell the design differences between radial and bias tires Be able to select the best replacement tire for a vehicle Introduction Service technicians often advise customers Aspects of tire design Help make the safest choice Tires and wheels Important safety and service specialty area Tire Construction Layers of rubber, cords, and two rings of wire Casing (i.e., carcass): internal tire structure Ply: metal or fabric rubberized cord Ends of plies wrap around steel bead Bonded to side of tire Beads: coils of wire at side edges Belt: cord structure made of plies Under the tread only Tread: section of tire that rides on the road Tubeless Tires Inner liner bonded to tire Seals air into tire Thicker than liner on tube-type tire Safer than tube-type Does not go flat immediately when punctured Tire Tread Grooves in tread allow traction on wet surfaces Allow tire to flex without squirming Design is a compromise Sipes: small grooves in tread like knife cuts Clear water off the road Ribs: pump water through grooves to back of tire Different tread patterns for different driving conditions Asymmetrical patterns improve wet performance Tire Tread Material Tread material calls for compromise Hard materials: might wear longer but not provide sufficient traction Soft materials: must provide sufficient wear Hysteresis describes rubber’s energy absorption characteristics High hysteresis: quiet running, and better wet and dry grip Low hysteresis: good lateral stability, low rolling resistance, and minimized tread wear Tire Cord and Tire Ply Design Tire cord Rubber must be reinforced with fabric, fiber, or steel cords Tire ply design Bias-ply tires have plies Cross at 35-45 degree angles Ride softer, but wear faster Radial-ply tires have casing plies Run across the tire from bead seat to bead seat Longer life, better grip an