Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781133612315
Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 45, Problem 11RQ
All of the following statements are correct except?
a. Belts are reinforcing materials that encircle the tire under the tread.
b. The carcass of a tire is made up of plies, layers of cloth, and rubber.
c. Most tread patterns are designed to work well on both wet and dry roads.
d. The bead is the decorative pattern at the outer edge of the tread.
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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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