By John Paul Jordan MEEN 3344 Automobile Tires By John Paul Jordan MEEN 3344
History First inflatable tire was invented in 1845 in Scotland First radial tire was invented in 1946 by Michelin but it was not popular in the US until 1970s
Design of Radial Tires Bead secures the tire on the wheel Sidewall provides lateral stability Treads starts out smooth before going through the curing process
Recycling 1989-Only 10% of tires were recycled Now over 80% of tires are recycled -130 million for fuel -56 million recycled for civil engineering projects
Varieties of Tires
Future of tires? Tweel Deforms over road hazards Absorbs shock Does not require air Developed by Michelin
References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire http://www.officemuseum.com/photo_gallery_1900s_ii.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com/tire1.htm http://www.britishmint.com/eurodollar_Loans.html http://www.gizmag.com/go/3603/