Question

test: tires, steering, and suspension - properties of tires and wheels
1
the part of the tire that connects the tread to the sidewall is called ______.
the bead
the sidewall
the shoulder
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Explanation:

To determine the correct part of the tire connecting the tread to the sidewall, we analyze each option:

• The bead is the part that secures the tire to the wheel rim, not connecting tread and sidewall.
• The sidewall is the vertical part of the tire, not the connecting part between tread and sidewall.
• The shoulder is the area of the tire that connects the tread (the part in contact with the road) to the sidewall (the vertical side part).

Answer:

The shoulder