Wheels and Tyres
The invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear in 1844 led to John Dunlop inventing the first air filled pneumatic tyres albeit for bicycles. This in turn resulted in Andre Michelin in 1895 using pneumatic tyres on an automobile which was not a success. The first successful tyre was invented by Philip Strauss in 1911.Since this invention modern tyre technology has evolved in leaps and bounds and today we even have high performance run-flat tyres which allow automobiles to continue moving forward even without air pressure which is possible due to the development of new rubber compounds and utilized in the re-inforcing of tyre sidewalls. Another method is through a rubber clip to the wheel rim which prevents damage to the tyre by the rim when sudden loss of pressure occurs.
Tyres are one of the most maintenance intensive areas of ones vehicle as they act like a membrane through which air gradually leaks out leading to loss of pressure resulting in greater tyre wear which in turn reduces road safety drastically as well as increasing fuel consumption. Tyre pressure and wear has to be constantly checked to ensure both the safety of the motorist and the longevity of the tyre. Always go by the manufacturers recommendations. Reputable tyre fitment centres will give you expert advice on all your tyre issues and queries. Wheels and Tyres reviews are also a good source of information in choosing the correct tyres for your vehicle. Always take into consideration your driving style and most commonly encountered weather conditions that will have an effect on tyre performance and safety. Another factor which greatly influences a motorists choice of tyres is the cost. Tyres are not inexpensive and the average motorist does not have the knowledge or budget of a racing driver to equip the vehicle with the most reputable performance tyres.
The wheel is undoubtebly the most important mechanical invention in the history of mankind. The first known use of the wheel dates back to 3200BC when a potters wheel was discovered in what is present day Iraq. This invention in turn was used in horse drawn chariots as a means of transportation and evolved into spoked wheels in Egypt in 2000BC. In the modern era of automobiles steel wheels were commonly used and still are in most commercial vehicles. Advancements in metallurgy have led to the introduction of wheels made from aluminium and magnesium and other mixed alloys which are todays alloy wheels or also known as mag wheels.
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