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Wheels & Tyres Phase Test 1
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Questions in this quiz (20)
1If new tyres had been fitted to a vehicle, what would indicate that they hadn’t been dynamically balanced?
- ASteering vibration at 40 – 50 mph
- BSteering wheel not straight
- CPoor engine performance
- DBrakes working hard
2Tyre soap is used to?
- AHelp the bead slip over the rim
- BExtend the working life of the tyre
- CLock the tyre onto the wheel rim
- DClean the tyre bead
3The part of the machine arrowed is used to?
- ARemove the wheel weights
- BBreak the tyre bead
- CClamp the wheel rim
- DInflate the tyre
4The markings TWI found on a tyre side wall refers to?
- ATyre wear indicator
- BTread wear indicator
- CTyre wheel information
- DTyre weight information
5What type of tyre construction is this?
- ACrossply
- BTubed
- CBias belted
- DRadial
6The part of the rim arrowed is designed for what purpose?
- ATo allow removal of the tyre
- BTo keep the tyre on the rim
- CTo provide a good seal
- DTo help with inflation of the tyre
7A tyre marked185/60 R14 84H. In relation to the diagram what number would represent 60?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
8The correct way to dispose of waste tyres should be to?
- AReturn to manufacturer
- BBurn
- CBury in the ground
- DStore correctly until a licensed waste carrier can remove them
9From the diagram, what would the arrowed sections represent?
- A10,000 miles of wear left
- B3mm of tread
- C1.6mm of tread, legally requires replacing
- D1mm of tread illegal
10The part of the machine arrowed is used to?
- ARemove the wheel weights
- BBreak the tyre bead
- CClamp the wheel rim
- DInflate the tyre
11When are you most likely to use this type of tyre?

- AMotorway driving
- BOff roading
- CRain
- DGeneral road use
12What type of tyre construction is this?
- ARadial
- BTubed
- CBias belted
- DCrossply
13A visual inspection would likely show?
- AWear on a tyre tread
- BThickness of a spacer
- CBrake disc runout
- DClearance between camshaft lobe and follower
14When road testing a vehicle after fitting new tyres, the technician should check the vehicle for?
- ASmooth driving conditions
- BVehicle bouncing too much
- CSteering operation
- DEngine misfire
15A torque wrench is used to tighten wheel nuts because?
- AThey come loose
- BDouble vibration will be heard
- CBrakes will not work
- DSteering will wander
16Wheels that are fitted to only go in one direction should not be?
- ASwitched front to back
- BSwitched side to side
- CShould not be fitted
- DCan only be fitted by a specialist
17When removing a wheel from a vehicle you must?
- ARemove air from the tyre
- BTorque the wheel nuts
- CSupport the weight of the vehicle
- DLoosen the brakes
18What does the R in 185/65 R 14 stand for?
- ARange
- BRoad
- CRadius
- DRadial
19The purpose of this tool is to?

- ARemove dirt from the tread
- BRemove the whole valve assembly
- CCheck the tread depth
- DRemove the valve core
20Oval bolt holes in a wheel indicate?
- ASpecial nuts are used
- BThe wheel has been over tightened
- CThe wheel has been run loose
- DIt is a space saver wheel
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- Initial Phase test
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- Paul Allen
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