BASIC TRAINING ON TYRES TYPES: 1. Solid tyres e.g. Wheel barrow, forklifts 2. Pneumatic tyres – air is the load carrier i. Bias/ cross ply Passenger - 2 -6 nylon cord plies Vans – 6 -8 plies No of plies determines load capacity ii. Radial Components - rubber, fillers, steel, nylon, plasticizers, chemicals for vulcanization, antioxidants. TYRE TERMS 1) Tread - has unique characteristics ranging from wear resistance, cut resistance, heat resistance, low rolling resistance
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Daylon Lopez Stowell College 101 5 May 2016 How to Buy a Used Car Have you ever thought about buying a used car but weren’t sure what to look for? Look no further!! In this guide you will find out what to look for when buying a used car. Buying a used car isn’t easy and takes time and can be stressful. First off you’re going to need to do some research on what you’re looking for and find a price range that works for you. Once that is done and you have found something that has your interest
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It’s 2AM, snowing outside, and on my way home I see someone at the side of the road struggling to change their tire in the cold. This happens to be my best friend, so I stop and ask if they need help. I would allow them to get in the car and warm up before trying to continue if they needed to. If they couldn’t get it fixed then I would be more than happy to drive them home if they were unable to fix it. Since they are such a good friend, of course I would let them stay the night at my home if they
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when you pick it up, the mechanic tells you that you need new tires. You don't know what size tires you need, what kind to buy, or even why you need new ones. Do you just trust the mechanic, or do you venture out on your own? Okay, so you are going to go for new tires, where do you begin? First of all, it's not a bad thing to have trust in your mechanics. They are going to have to fix a whole lot more than bad tires in the future. But, tires are one thing you have a little control over with just a little
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BBC News - How to drive in snow and icy weather http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16946762 11 January 2013 Last updated at 12:54 ET How to drive in snow and icy weather Windows Roof Wipers Anti-freeze Tyres Locks Battery Lights Driving in severe winter weather poses many challenges. Cars can get stuck in snowy conditions even on familiar roads, forcing the driver and passengers to spend the night on the roadside. Here is some advice on how to prepare your car for winter
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much about car and tire and the difference impact of different tires on different car. He may be a loyal customer of Ford, so he may bias toward Ford and give favorable information and perspective for Ford. 2. My perspective as the analyst: Ford is one of my favorite brands because of its bold image. Therefore, I may be more interested in favorable facts and deny negative numbers of Ford. I don’t know much about automobiles, so I may not understand the consequences of tire tread separation
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David Pabon Ms. Shapoff English 101 K13C Narrative Essay Draft “Just be careful, you’re lucky to be alive, the doctors will be with you shortly” the paramedic told me as he walked out my Emergency Room. My close friend Justin had just sold his car, and was in the market for a new one. He asked if I could give him a ride to Woodbridge VA to look at a possibility. A Dodge Charger SRT-8, the sister car to my Chrysler 300 SRT-8. I thought it was a good option so I agreed. He said we could be
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A time I was surprised was when I had got my license. The night before the test I spent a couple hours practicing parallel parking with my mom. I nailed it each time with out hitting cones or the curb. The next morning I had a whole bunch of confidence I was going to pass and get my license. I was nervous before I had to take the test. On the way to the dmv I was talking to my mom about what I heard were the hardest parts of the test. They were parallel parking and the 90 degree back up. I had practiced
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check the front left tire, lights, and running board. After you visually check that you should start to make your way to the rear of the truck, and check your airlines to ensure they are hooked to your trailer properly, and that there are no holes in the airlines. You should also check to make sure that your electrical line is hooked to the trailer properly so you can check the lights of the trailer as you do your walk around. * Secondly, you should check the rear tires of the truck to make sure
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flat tire. Thesis Statement: To properly change a tire, it is important to understand the procedures, the tools involved, and the necessary safety precautions. Introduction Attention Getter: Imagine you are driving to the airport to catch a plane to visit your family. You are halfway there and your steering wheel seems heavier and your car is pulling to one side. You then realize you have a flat tire. My name is Jim Miles and today I will show you the steps on how to change a flat tire. Overview
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