Glossary “tire wear pattern” Definition:
Term for wear pattern.

Glossary “tire waddle” Definition:
The side-to-side movement at the front and/or rear of the vehicle caused by the steel belt not being straight within the tire. This is most noticeable at low speeds of 5 to 30 mph (8 to 48.3 km/hr).

Glossary “tire valve stem” Definition:
Term used for valve stem.

Glossary “tire trueing” Definition:
Procedure of “rounding” a tire by removing rubber so the tread face forms a true circle. This is done by removing high-tread areas while revolving the tire.

Glossary “tire tread” Definition:
Term used for tread.

Glossary “tire tramp” Definition:
Term used for wheel tramp.

Glossary “tire stagger” Definition:
Providing different size tires on each side of the axle of an oval-track race car to compensate for all left turns.

Glossary “tire speed rating” Definition:
A tire rating that specifies the speed at which the tire can be safely used and does not suggest that a vehicle can be driven safely at the designated speed, because of various road and weather conditions that may be encountered. Also the condition of the vehicle may affect high-speed operation.