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Across 1. The state in which a tire and wheel spin with all their weight distributed equally. 3. The friction between the tires and the road surface, or the amount of grip provided. 5. To slip or slide on the road when tires lose their rolling grip. 7. A floating effect caused by tires losing contact with a surface covered with water. 9. It holds the tire onto the rim. 12. Special slits in a tread that improve traction. 13. Tires that are designed for use on dry and wet pavement and also provide traction on snow or ice.(two words).

Down 2. The portion of the tread that makes contact with the road. (two words) 4. The state in which all wheels on a vehicle are pointed in the optimum direction relative to one another. 5. The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. 6. The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of tire. (two words) 8. The changing of tires from front to rear or from side to side on a vehicle. 10. Narrow bands, that appear across the tread of the tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains.(two words) 11. That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.