Tires are circular or ring-type materials either made of bands of iron or of rubber. Originally, tires were used plainly for facilitating transportation. But as technology has hastened the evolution of cars, tires have gained more vital functions than just facilitating the ability of transfer. Today’s rubber tires have reduced shock for passengers due to their flexibility when in contact with the road.

Car evolution has also marked improvements on the design of tires. The conventional pneumatic design, however, does not change because of its unbeatable shock absorbing effect. If it’s not the composition of the rubber material used, the modifications can be on the tread for increased traction or on the bodily design for empowered support.

Many car companies such as Dodge, established in highly industrialized cities like Edmonton, have long been improving car tire designs not only to reduce speed apprehending factors but also for safety purposes. Car tire performance should meet the maximum performance of the engine to achieve a desirable speed. It’s the engine and the car working together for efficient velocity. However, the tires should also be designed with sufficient traction to avoid slipping. Read the rest of this entry »