| 60-joule ridge |
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In accordance with German Road Licensing Regulations (StVZO), the 60-joule ridge indicates the minimum working capacity a tire must have to be driven on public roads. In the case of Super Elastic Tires, the upper edge of the 60-joule ridge indicates how far down the tire can be worn or regrooved.
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| Antistatic design (electroconductive design) |
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Antistatic designs or electroconductive tire designs have a shunt resistance of < 10e6 ohm. This conforms to WDK-LL 110 (guideline issued by the WdK, or Trade Association of the German Rubber Industry). This design prevents the vehicle from having an electrostatic charge. It is essential for explosion-proof vehicles.
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| Aspect ratio |
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The aspect ratio corresponds to the ratio of tire height to tire width. A tire with an aspect ratio of 80% to 100% is referred to as a normal tire, one with an aspect ratio of less than 80% as a wide-base (low-profile) tire and one with an aspect ratio smaller than 65% as a super-wide (ultra-low-profile) tire. A lower ratio allows for a higher load rating for the same inflation pressure, assuming that the outer and rim diameter also remain the same.
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| Carcasses |
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Designation for the rubberized covering of steel or textile reinforcing materials in pneumatic tires.
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| Claw press |
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The claw press is a basic tool for mounting and removing Super Elastic Tires. It still requires the right rim support rings for the press type.
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| Clean Tires |
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Clean Tires are made of a light-colored, wear-resistant rubber compound. They act to reduce the formation of tracks on light-colored floors.
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| Conical base |
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The conical base is the body of steel-wire press-on tires. It is offered in center- and offset-split types.
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| Construction-site vehicles |
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Construction-site vehicles include construction machines and working equipment. Smaller machines and implements like wheel loaders and graders are preferably fitted with MPT tires. Large construction machines, however, are fitted primarily with EM tires.
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| cross-ply carcass |
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The carcass of cross-ply tires consists of several rubberized textile cord plies. The cords are at an angle of about 40° to the running direction and are arranged crosswise from ply to ply. This results in a stronger side wall and thus increased protection.
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| CSEasy |
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CSEasy is the innovative, fast and easy-to-mount Super Elastic tire from Continental. This world novelty can be fitted without a mounting press. An adapter is inserted between the base rim and the tire. The conical shape of the adapter and the bolt connection make for optimum rim seating. The CSEasy tire can be mounted on any rims with Lemmerz contour.
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| Cushion compound |
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The breaker and cushion are located between the tread and the solid tire base of the Super Elastic tire. It serves to dampen shocks and vibration and provides for low rolling resistance.
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| Cylindrical base |
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Cylindrical bases serve as the body for both steel-base and steel-wire press-on tires.
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| Deep base rim |
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Deep base rims are used for pneumatic tires. They have a deep indentation in the rim well that first makes it possible to mount the tire on this one-piece rim.
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| Deep Tires |
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The Deep Tire has a stronger tread pattern than a normal tire. It thus has a higher wear volume and delivers better mileage. What's more, the stronger tread protects the tire from injury better.
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| DIN |
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DIN — Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. — is Germany's national standards organization. It is headquartered in Berlin. The institute develops technical standards (norms) for rationalization and quality assurance in collaboration with trade, industry, science, consumers and government agencies. DIN represents German interests on international standards boards like ISO, IEC and CEN.
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| Dual fitment tires |
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Dual fitment is often found on the load axles of forklifts. The advantage of this type of tire fitment is the virtual doubling of load carrying capacity.
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| EM tires |
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EM stands for “earthmover”. As the name implies, these tires are ideal for off-road service. They also offer extremely high damage-resistance and excellent traction.
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| ETRTO |
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ETRTO stands for “The European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation”. It is based in Brussels.
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