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Results for “tire”
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spare tire tray
Body and interiora container for the spare tire
- spare
- tire
- tray
tire diameter
Body and interiordistance from one side of a tire to the other
- tires
- wheels
White Wall tire inserts
Body and interiorTire inserts with a white wall, for 15-inch wheels
- wheels
- tires
- accessories
Spare tire rack
Camper equipmentDevice for carrying a spare tire on a vehicle
- storage
- accessories
Rims
Brakes and suspensionAluminum or steel frame that provides a framework for the tire
- wheels
- tires
FLATS
Mailing list slangFriendly Local Auto Tire Store
Bias ply
Engine and fuel systemsOriginal type of tire used on VWs through the mid 1960s, with plies that run diagonally from one bead to the other.
- tire
- engine
Fording Depth
Body and interiorDistance between the tire contact point and the air intake system of the engine
- water
- depth
- clearance
Electronic Differential Lock
Transmission and drivetrainA system that directs power to the wheel with better grip, reducing tire wear
- differential
- traction
Ambulance
Bus terminologySpecial model of the bus , based on the Standard bus , first available in 1951. The most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the previous Barndoors , and a rear hatch hinged at the bottom, which allowed stretchers to be loaded into the interior of the bus . The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch.