Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
valve — A device used to either open or close an opening to allow or prevent the flow of a liquid or gas from one place to another. There are many different types. See ABS relay valve accumultor valve air valve carburetor air control valve air gulp valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve slot — Tube type tires require a valve slot instead of a valve hole to allow the tire valve to be removed from the rim; a thread adaptor is molded to a circular rubber patch vulcanized to the inner tube; the valve stem casing is then screwed onto the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve cap — A screw on cap to prevent the entry of dirt and dust into the tire valve. It does not keep the air in the valve core does that … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve extension — Extra length added to a tire valve stem for greater accessibility particularly on inside duals … Dictionary of automotive terms
Tire — This article is about tires used on road vehicles, including pneumatic tires and solid tires. For railroad tires, see railway tires. For other uses, see tire (disambiguation) or tyre.Tires, or tyres (in American and British English, respectively) … Wikipedia
Valve stem — For the shaft which transmits motion from the outside to the inside of a valve, see Valve#Stem. A valve stem is a self contained valve which opens to admit gas to a chamber (such as air to inflate a tire), and is then automatically closed and… … Wikipedia
Tire-pressure monitoring system — A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of vehicles. The system is also sometimes referred to as a tire pressure indication system (TPIS).… … Wikipedia
Tire maintenance — Friction from moving contact with the road causes the tread on the outer perimeter of the tire to eventually wear away. When the tire tread becomes too shallow, the tire is worn out and should be replaced. The same wheels can usually be used… … Wikipedia
valve assembly — A device through which a tire is inflated. It includes a valve stem, valve core, and valve cap. Also see control valve assembly … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve core — A check valve within a tire air valve which permits air pressure chucks without undue loss of air pressure. The core should not be considered a valve seal … Dictionary of automotive terms
