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CAMBER

The angle between the centreline of the tyre and a vertical line as viewed from the front.

CAMBER THRUST

A cornering force generated by the tyre’s chamber.

CARBIDE CUTTER

For drilling or reaming tyre injuries to correct size.

CARRYING CAPACITY

Maximum rated tyre load for a given inflation pressure as established by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (E.T.R.T.O)

CASING

The tyre body, composed of plies which for the tyre’s structure and give it shape. Sometimes called the carcass.

CAST

Wheels that are made from liquid metal being poured into a mould. Low-pressure casting involves pouring into a mould, while counter pressure casting involves sucking the metal into the mould like a vacuum. The counter pressure technique reduces impurities making the wheel much stronger than a low-pressure cast rim.

CASTER

The angle between the vehicle’s steering axis and a vertical line, as viewed from the side.

CHAFER

Reinforcing fabric and rubber around the bead in the rim flange area to prevent chafing of the tyre by rim parts.

COMPOUNDING

The combining of five basic ingredients: rubber, carbon black, plasticizers, curing materials, and ozone retardants to form the tread and other “rubber” components of a tyre.

CORD

The twisted fibre or filament of polyester, rayon, nylon or steel that gives the tyre carcass and belts strength.

CROWN

The centre section of the tyre’s tread.

CURB GUARD

Extra rubber running around the sidewall of a tyre. It is there to protect the side of the tyre and the wheel face from any damage that may come as a result of hitting a curb.

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