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General Automotive Systems & Service Example Skill Set
Unit 3 – Vehicle Service
Lesson Plan 3.4.1 – Tire Identification
Below is an example of one of the provided skill sets from one of the lessons in the General Automotive Systems & Service course. This Skill Set is included in the course as a Word document. |
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Lesson Plan 3.4.1 – Tire Identificationb
Name __________________________
Equipment and Tools:
1. Vehicle
2. Hoist or jack and jack stands
Procedure:
- Obtain a vehicle Make ____________________
Model____________ Year _____
- Position and raise the vehicle on the hoist or jack the vehicle up
so the tires are accessible. (Don’t forget jack stands.)
- Find the following information:
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| Tire manufacturer |
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| Tire model |
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| P-metric size |
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| Section height (from section width and aspect ratio) |
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| Speed rating |
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| Tread life rating |
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| Country of origin |
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| DOT number |
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| Number of sidewall plies and construction material |
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| Load rating |
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| Maximum inflation |
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| Vehicle manufacturer pressure recommendation |
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| Valve stem type |
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| Rim material |
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| Unusual tire wear patterns |
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| Punctures |
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| Other tire defects/damage |
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Your skill sheet is complete when you have identified and written all of the required information correctly.
Instructor ____________ Date ___/___/___
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