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Tire Technology
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PRESENTING AT IIT,BHUBANESWAR
A tire (U.S. English) or tyre (British English) is a ring-shaped vehicle component that covers the wheel's rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance.
Provide adequate traction (friction) with the road surface.
Act as a soft Cushion between the road and the metal wheel.
Tread Grooves Lugs Voids Sipe Bead Side Walls Ply
Bias Belted bias Radial Solid
The materials of modern pneumatic tires are synthetic rubber, natural rubber, fabric and wire, along with carbon black and other chemical compounds.The top five tire manufacturing companies by revenue are Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, and Pirelli.