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AQUASTABLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

Type of vehicle tyre designed to shed water rapidly from the tread thus reducing the possibility of aquaplaning in wet road conditions.

OBS

Extensive enquiries have revealed no generic term for this type of tyre in English.

OBS

The above term "water-shedding" is therefore proposed as the most suitable translation for the original French word.

OBS

The term "water-jets" is used specifically by the Dunlop Co. in advertising their products.

French

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

Caractérise un pneumatique particulièrement adapté à la conduite sur route mouillée.

CONT

Le pneu E... aquastable : une tenue fantastique sur route mouillée.

Spanish

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