TM-9-2610-200-14
CARE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND INSPECTION OF PNEUMATIC TIRES AND INNER TUBES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2000
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SECTION II.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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1-8.
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
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a.
STANDARD TIRE CONSTRUCTION .
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b.
TIRE CATEGORIES AND GROUPS.
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c.
TIRE TREAD TYPES – HIGHWAY TIRES.
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d.
TIRE TREAD TYPES – OFF ROAD/LOW SPEED TIRES.
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e.
TIRE TREAD TYPES – INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL TIRES.
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f.
TIRE TREAD TYPES – MILITARY TACTICAL TIRES.
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g.
RIM AND WHEEL COMPONENTS.
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h.
RIM TYPES AND VARIATIONS.
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i.
TUBES AND FLAPS.
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j.
VALVE STEMS.
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k.
VALVE STEM COMPONENTS.
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1-9.
TIRE MARKINGS AND CODES.
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a.
GENERAL.
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b.
TIRE SIZE DESIGNATIONS.
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c.
TIRE SIZE CONVERSION.
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d.
PLY RATING AND LOAD RANGE.
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e.
DOT CODES AND DATE OF MANUFACTURE FOR NEW AND RETREADED TIRES.
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f.
BALANCE MARK.
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g.
MATERIAL CODES.
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h.
SPECIAL PURPOSE CODES.
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1-8.
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a.
STANDARD TIRE CONSTRUCTION
(1)
Bias Ply.
Bias ply tires are constructed of rayon, nylon, or polyester
casing plies in a crisscross pattern wrapped around steel
bead wires. The bead wires prevent the tire from opening
up and separating from the rim at high speeds. The casing
plies give the tire its shape. This construction is used for
standard commercial tires.
(2)
Belted Bias Ply.
Belted bias ply tires are of the same
construction as bias ply tires, but in addition
have several layers of tread-reinforcing plies
in a crisscross pattern just below the tread
area. The tread-reinforcing plies add extra
strength to the tire. This construction is used
for standard commercial tires.
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