ASE A4 Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service Practice Exam Welcome to your ASE A4 Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service Practice Exam 1. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service When inspecting a tire for wear, what does "cupping" or "scalloping" of the tire tread indicate? A. Overinflation of the tire B. Underinflation of the tire C. Wheel misalignment or worn suspension components D. Proper tire maintenance None 2. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the primary purpose of a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)? A. To improve fuel efficiency B. To enhance tire tread life C. To alert the driver to low tire pressure D. To adjust tire inflation automatically None 3. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the term for the act of inflating a tire with nitrogen instead of regular compressed air? A. Tire balancing B. Tire truing C. Nitrogenation D. Nitrogen inflation None 4. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What does it mean when the term "run-flat" is used to describe a tire? A. The tire is designed for high-speed performance. B. The tire can continue to be driven safely even after a complete loss of air pressure. C. The tire has enhanced wet-weather traction. D. The tire is suitable for off-road use. None 5. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the purpose of tire rotation? A. To prevent tire cupping B. To improve fuel efficiency C. To enhance steering response D. To increase tire tread wear None 6. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What does the term "plus-sizing" refer to in the context of tires and wheels? A. Increasing the tire width B. Upgrading to larger-diameter wheels C. Adding tire pressure sensors D. Balancing the tires and wheels None 7. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the primary function of a wheel bearing? A. To support the vehicle's weight B. To improve tire traction C. To increase fuel efficiency D. To reduce brake wear None 8. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the term for the process of removing the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle, dismounting the tire from the wheel, repairing or replacing the tire, and remounting it on the wheel and reassembling it on the vehicle? A. Tire rotation B. Tire balancing C. Tire truing D. Tire servicing None 9. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the recommended procedure for tightening lug nuts when mounting a wheel? A. Tighten them in a random order B. Gradually increase the torque until they are tight C. Alternate tightening between lug nuts in a star pattern D. Tighten them with the maximum available torque None 10. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What does the term "aspect ratio" refer to when discussing tires? A. The tire's overall diameter B. The ratio of a tire's width to its height C. The number of tire plies D. The tire's load-carrying capacity None 11. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service When should you check and adjust tire pressure to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications? A. Only in extremely hot weather B. Only when the tire tread is worn C. Regularly, as part of routine maintenance D. Only when the TPMS light illuminates None 12. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What does the term "tire balancing" involve? A. Adjusting the tire's air pressure B. Equalizing the tire's weight distribution C. Trimming the tire tread for even wear D. Replacing the tire's valve stem None 13. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the primary purpose of tire tread wear indicators? A. To improve traction B. To provide a smoother ride C. To indicate when the tire should be replaced D. To prevent hydroplaning None 14. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What should you inspect for when diagnosing a vehicle with uneven tire wear? A. Tire pressure only B. Tire balance only C. Alignment issues and worn suspension components D. Tread depth only None 15. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What type of tire wear pattern is characterized by excessive wear on the inside or outside edges of the tire tread? A. Feathering B. Cupping C. Camber wear D. Toe wear None 16. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service When should you check the spare tire's inflation pressure? A. Only when the spare tire is used B. Never, it does not require inflation C. Regularly, as part of routine maintenance D. Only when the vehicle is serviced None 17. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the term for a tire that is narrower on one side than the other when viewed from the front? A. Caster wear B. Feathering C. Conicity D. Radial tire None 18. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the purpose of wheel weights in the tire and wheel assembly? A. To indicate tire wear B. To provide additional traction C. To balance the tire and wheel assembly D. To adjust tire inflation None 19. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What type of tire wear pattern is characterized by a series of smooth, rounded dips or scallops on the tire tread? A. Radial wear B. Feathering C. Cupping D. Caster wear None 20. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What does the term "tire truing" refer to in the context of tire maintenance? A. Adjusting the tire's air pressure B. Shaving the tire tread to even it out C. Replacing a damaged tire D. Balancing the tire and wheel assembly None 21. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the primary purpose of tire rotation? A. To improve fuel efficiency B. To enhance steering response C. To increase tire tread wear D. To prevent tire cupping None 22. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the term for the process of removing the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle, dismounting the tire from the wheel, repairing or replacing the tire, and remounting it on the wheel and reassembling it on the vehicle? A. Tire rotation B. Tire balancing C. Tire truing D. Tire servicing None 23. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the recommended procedure for tightening lug nuts when mounting a wheel? A. Tighten them in a random order B. Gradually increase the torque until they are tight C. Alternate tightening between lug nuts in a star pattern D. Tighten them with the maximum available torque None 24. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What does the term "aspect ratio" refer to when discussing tires? A. The tire's overall diameter B. The ratio of a tire's width to its height C. The number of tire plies D. The tire's load-carrying capacity None 25. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the term for a tire that is narrower on one side than the other when viewed from the front? A. Caster wear B. Feathering C. Conicity D. Radial tire None 26. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What type of tire wear pattern is characterized by a series of smooth, rounded dips or scallops on the tire tread? A. Radial wear B. Feathering C. Cupping D. Caster wear None 27. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service When should you check and adjust tire pressure to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications? A. Only when the spare tire is used B. Never, it does not require inflation C. Regularly, as part of routine maintenance D. Only when the vehicle is serviced None 28. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What is the purpose of tire tread wear indicators? A. To improve traction B. To provide a smoother ride C. To indicate when the tire should be replaced D. To prevent hydroplaning None 29. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What type of tire wear pattern is characterized by excessive wear on the inside or outside edges of the tire tread? A. Feathering B. Cupping C. Camber wear D. Toe wear None 30. ASE A4 Exam - Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service What does the term "tire feathering" refer to? A. Tire tread wear that results from improper alignment B. The presence of sharp objects embedded in the tire tread C. Tire tread wear caused by overinflation D. A type of tire balancing method None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
