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History of the Passenger Tire

posted on 5/30/2014 2:10:00 PM
by: Parker Ashton   The Evolution of the Passenger Tire Dateline 3500 B.C.--Today man invented the greatest invention ever seen, THE WHEEL! Thousands of years later, the wheel has come a long way. For one thing it is no longer made of wood and it is guaranteed that the ride is much smoother. What hasn't changed is the fact it is still one of man's greatest inventions. Could you even imagine where we would be today without it? The early wheel was very simple...a solid curved piece of wood, then ...
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Reading Your Sidewall - Understanding Tire Hieroglyphics

posted on 5/30/2014 2:09:41 PM
by: Parker Ashton   Understanding Tire Hieroglyphics There is a lot to learn from the sidewall of your tire. Although at first glance you may think you stumbled across tire hieroglyphics, you've actually found molded into the tires side its own user manual. Tire Size Example P205/55R16 91W P identifies your tire as a Passenger Tire. The P stands for PMetric. If your tire size starts with LT rather than a P than it identifies the tire as a light truck tire. 205 identifies the tire section wi...
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How to Build a Radial Tire

posted on 5/30/2014 2:09:31 PM
by: Parker Ashton   Tires are not just round and black they are sophisticated products that can take years of research and development to produce. If you have ever wondered how tires are made, the following is a roadmap for the construction of a radial tire: Start with Rubber and Additives Tire construction starts when raw chemical additives such as sulfur, carbon black and solvents are combined with natural and synthetic rubber. The process takes place in a large machine called a banbury. In a...
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Proper Tire Care is Simple and Easy

posted on 8/30/2012 1:47:33 PM
  Proper tire care is simple and easy. The Rubber Manufacturer's Association (RMA) recommends getting into the habit of taking five minutes each month to check your tires. Pressure Alignment Rotation Tread Visit the RMA Website for more information or Visit our Services page to see how we can help keep your tires safe!
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