By J.R. Montigel
We know how babies are made, right? It comes natural to all creatures including we Homo Sapiens. But on a similar note—not as basic to human life, yet interesting—do you know how the tires on your car or RV are made? This video from the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association shows in a few minutes, through animation, the entire process from start to finish. Ya gotta love those robots!
It’s fascinating!
Many tires are custom designed to meet the specific needs of each vehicle. The process begins with a computer that converts the vehicle’s unique needs into precise tire specifications. A prototype is then built and tested to ensure it delivers the performance, safety, and reliability drivers depend on.
This custom-design process takes months of testing, inspection, and quality checks by both the tire makers and the vehicle manufacturers. Only after proving it can handle real-world conditions does production begin, supporting millions of journeys ahead.
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As many as 200 raw materials come together using chemistry, physics, and engineering to create a tire to help keep you safe and comfortable. Every component serves a purpose, and every step matters.
Do yourself a favor and watch this short video (less than five minutes). You’ll never look at a car or RV tire again without great admiration for those engineers (and robots) that built them.
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