1. By John Paul Jordan MEEN 3344
Automobile Tires
By John Paul Jordan
MEEN 3344

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Varieties of Tires

6. Future of tires? Tweel Deforms over road hazards Absorbs shock
Does not require air
Developed by Michelin

7. References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire