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PNEU CHEVRONS [1 record]

Record 1 2002-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Farm Tractors
DEF

Tread bar running across [the] tire tread, rather than circumferentially, to give traction.

OBS

Often found on tractor tires.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Camionnage
  • Tracteurs agricoles
DEF

[Sur un pneu, un des] renflements caoutchoutés en relief, disposés en chevrons isolés simulant, avec décalage, les deux branches d’un V ouvert.

OBS

Les barrettes permettent de limiter le glissement, réduire l’usure, favoriser le débourrage et améliorer l’adhérence.

OBS

Dans les revues agricoles, on emploie surtout les termes «barrette», «barette» et «bêche».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Tractores agrícolas
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