If the tireâs load rating is insufficient, the tire may become overheated and can self-destruct. For example, if a passenger car performance tire is selected to replace an original equipment light truck tire on an SUV, the new tire must meet or exceed the requirement for the specific vehicle weight.
Laches is similar to 'statute of limitations' except is equitable rather than statutory and is a common affirmative defense raised in civil actions. Laches is derived from the French 'lecher' and is nearly synonymous with negligence.
Nonspecific Mechanisms of Defense. Nonspecific Mechanisms of Defense. The body possesses many mechanisms that impart nonspecific defense. The objectives of these mechanisms are to prevent microorganisms from gaining a foothold in the body and to destroy them if they penetrate to the deeper tissues. Mechanical barriers. Mechanical barriers at the portal of entry represent the first line of defense for the body.