You’ve finally got the car or truck of your dreams and now it’s time to find the ultimate set of wheels for it – when you start looking at all the best builds, it seems they are all on custom billet wheels – why? The answer is simple – billet wheels give you the ultimate […]
Category Archives: Tire materials
Who Makes Tires
We have all heard the sayings about the cavemen who invented the wheel so it’s not a stretch to say that wheels are an invention going back millennia. However, they have undergone some changes over the years. No longer do we use chiseled stone or wooden hubs and spokes to create the required round shape. […]
How are Car Tires Recycled
When you buy tires online you are left with the old tires to dispose of. Most cities and towns have banned the burning of tires in order to protect air quality. Many landfills no longer accept tires because of the threat of fire and the amount of space they take up. That may leave you […]
How Long Do Car Tires Last?
The good news is that quality car tires are built to last. The even better news is that you can prolong that life by taking good care of the tires. In fact, some tests have shown that proper tire maintenance can extend the life of tires by as much as thirty to fifty percent. When […]
How Car Tires are Made
The majority of modern cars are the road use pneumatic tires, primarily composed of rubber, with additional chemicals added to the process. With over a billion tires made each year in factories across the globe, it is obvious that the general manufacturing process is going to be similar for all tires. Assembly line production is […]
What are Auto Tires of Made Of
Most truck and auto tires these days are made of rubber and steel. They start out as a loop, called a bead, that is constructed with a rubber coated cable made from steel. This is the inner armature that gives the tire the necessary strength to stay firmly affixed to the rim of the wheel. […]