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Wheels and Tires

Old Dec 16, 2011
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Wheels and Tires

The fundamental materials of modern tires are synthetic rubber, natural rubber, fabric and wire, along with other compound chemicals. They consist of a tread and a body. The tread provides traction while the body ensures support. Before rubber was invented, the first versions of tires were simply bands of metal that fitted around wooden wheels in order to prevent wear and tear. Today, the vast majority of tires are pneumatic inflatable structures, comprising a doughnut-shaped body of cords and wires encased in rubber and generally filled with compressed air to form an inflatable cushion. Pneumatic tires are used on many types of vehicles, such as bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks, earthmovers, and aircraft.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011
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Good info, is this just for the sake of knowledge?
 

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Welcome to Ranger-Forums!

Informative first post. :)
 
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Welcome to RF!

Thanks for the informative post!
 
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