Session 3: Tyre and Tube Maintenance
Unit 8: Servicing of Wheels
Textual Question-Answers
Check Your Progress
A. Fill in the blanks
1. For normal wear of tyre uniformly, it is recommend that all wheels should be shifted ———————— after every 10000 kmsrun of vehicle.
Ans: position
2. The tyre is —————— on the wheel rim.
Ans: mounted
3. Nose pliers is used to —————- small objects
Ans: hold
4. ——————— is used for loosening parts.
Ans: spanner
B. Answer the following questions
1. Explain the importance of air pressure in tyres.
Ans: Correct air pressure in tyres is important for proper grip on the road, uniform tyre wear, good fuel efficiency, comfortable ride, safe handling, andto prevent tyre damage or bursting.
2. What are the advantages of rotation of wheels?
Ans: Rotation of wheels helps in uniform tyre wear, increases tyre life, improves vehicle stability, maintains proper balance, and ensures better drivingsafety.
3. Differentiate between tyres and tubes.
Ans: Tyres are the outer rubber coverings that come in contact with theroad, whereas tubes are rubber air-filled components placed inside the tyre tohold air pressure.
4. Give the advantages of tubeless tyres.
Ans: Tubeless tyres reduce sudden air loss, provide better safety, generateless heat, improve fuel efficiency, reduce weight, and require less maintenancecompared to tube-type tyres.
