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How Tires Work
The first pneumatic tire was made by Scot John Boyd Dunlop to aid
his son's cycling. His son often complained of headaches caused by the bumps in
the road. But officially Robert William Thomson was given credit of inventing the
idea of the tire. Tire companies began establishing in the beginning of twentieth
century. Since then there has been rapid growth of tire manufacturers and the top
three tire companies are said to have sixty percent of the global market share.
More than four hundred tire companies produce over one billion tires every year.

Basic Tire Size, Safety, Load and Pressure Information
Tires are made out of flexible rubber which is incorporated with
wire and fabric. The tires of an automobile support the braking, load, traction,
and steering. Tires also absorb shock caused by bumps in the road and help provide
a smooth ride to the passengers. Different styles of tires are available depending
on application. Tire categories are solid, bias ply, and radial.

Car Tire Basic Manufacture Configuration
You can reduce the maintenance and repair of your
vehicle by checking the tire pressure with a
tire pressure gauge regularly. After an air pressure examination, reinstall
the valve cap to prohibit moisture from entering the valve stem mechanism. Tires
can have different life expectancies depending on driver habits and road conditions.
Inspecting tire wear patterns can warn about possible suspension or
steering problems.

Tire Wear Patterns
Sometimes a tire can be have unusual tread wear patterns like flat spots, cupping
and extreme wear on one side of the tire. All these can be indications of weight
overload, balance problem, under-inflation, failed front end suspension components
or misalignment. Inspect tires for small punctures, cuts and embedded sharp objects
like screws, nails, broken glass and metal. A puncture that is releasing air can
be detected by spraying soapy water on the suspected area and look for bubbles.
Tire repair patches can be glued to the interior of the tire. Tire Plugs are also
available in a tire repair kit that can be used for repairing a small puncture.

Tire Tread Wear Indicator
The tread wear can be tested with the help of tread depth indicator.
Once the tread depth is at the specified minimum, the tire should be replaced. Most
tires should be rotated at manufacturers recommended specifications. There are usually
three rotation patterns, the directional tire rotation, non-directional rotation
and alternate or cross rotation.

Tire Rotation Patterns
In a directional tire rotation the front tires are exchanged with
the following back tires. In non-directional tire rotation the front and back tires
are exchanges diagonally and so on. After the wheels are rotated, the air pressure
in the tires should be checked and adjusted to specifications.
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