Question

1. multiple choice 3 points

what is tread?
the inner surface of a tire that is hollow.
the outer surface of a tire that makes contact with the road.
the side of a tire that displays information of the tire.
the sturdy surface that makes contact with the wheel.
2 multiple choice 3 points
what are belts used for?
belts are used to increase the amount of miles a tire can drive for.
belts are used to strengthen the beads of tires.
belts are used to hold up pants.
belts are used to strengthen body plies and stiffen the tread.
3 multiple choice 3 points
how do you determine tread wear?
by looking on the sidewall.
by rubbing your hand over the wheel.
by looking at the wear bars and measuring the distance between the top of the wear bars and the top of the tread
by driving in the rain to see if you have traction.

Explanation:

1. Tread is the outer - surface of a tire that contacts the road for traction and wear resistance.
2. In tire construction, belts strengthen body plies and stiffen the tread for better performance.
3. Tread wear is determined by looking at the wear bars and measuring the distance between their top and the top of the tread.

Answer:

1. The outer surface of a tire that makes contact with the road.
2. Belts are used to strengthen body plies and stiffen the tread.
3. By looking at the Wear Bars and measuring the distance between the top of the wear bars and the top of the tread.