Joanna James
When it comes to a vehicle, what you look for might be the looks and its features. Still, the tires in particular do not draw attention as much as the other parts of the car. Its because of this that many may not know much about tires. Here are a few facts to keep you in the know.
Well...the obvious answer to this question would be black, anyone knows that. But what it you were wrong? The original colour of the tire is actually white as they are made of rubber. But how are they black on the vehicles? Tire manufacturers usually add carbon black into the mix when manufacturing material handling tires which reinforces the tensile strength by 1000%. This makes it super strong and also turns the tire black as a side effect.
When it comes to the structure of the tire, you might make it out to be a simple piece of technology. But you can't always judge a tire by it's looks. The tire is designed to reduce road noise and reach maximum traction. For this purpose, a special mix of rubber and polymers are used to produce the best quality tires. The development of this kind of technology takes time, very likely 3-4 years at least! Yes, appreciate your tires a little more now that you know how long it takes to produce this essential vehicle body part.
Obviously, you do drive on tires, that's nothing unusual. But that's not exactly what's meant by the phrase "you drive on tires". Did you know of a process called crumbling? Old tires are recycled, they are broken up and are used to prepare asphalt for new roads. So not only do you drive on tires, but those wheels actually turn on tires...asphalt that is!
These days what all manufacturers and buyers look for is the cheaper option. Not to mention, most people prefer fuel economic rides with lighter curb weights. Therefore, the spare wheel is often replaced with a light weight and cheaper toolbox.
With the advancements to technology in the motor industry, manufacturers like GRI Tires are looking for better ways to make tires. One idea is to do away with the normal inflatable tires and work on a tire that isn't inflatable. This means that the future is sure to have tires which are already inflated and will never go flat!
Of course, you are aware that your tires only contact the road and nothing else. But have you ever wondered exactly how much of your tire is in contact with the road? The part of the tire that sticks to the road known as the contact patch would only be equal to the surface area of a mere sheet of paper
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