describe the following tyre parts stating their advantages and disadvantages. i. groove ii. cuff iii. lugs​

1. Groove describes the gap in the outer crust of rubber in a tire.

Advantage: It helps water and air to be expelled from beneath the tire.

Disadvantage: Regrooving is dangerous as it makes more grooves to worn out tires which may dysfunction during driving.

2. Cuff is tire scalloping in which treads move from high to low.

Advantage : It reduces fuel consumption due to less friction and resistance.

Disadvantage: There can be lack of contact of tire with the rod surface and therefore bouncy feel can be irritating for the travelers.

3. lugs: Lug nuts are fasteners which attach a tire from the automobile.

Advantages: Lug nut patterns helps maintain good braking power.

Disadvantages: There can be tendency of high noise when car is driven at high speed.

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