Despite all the technical advances and changes since the invention of the automobile, one constant has remained: automobile tires are black. But why is that?
The answer lies in production: car tires are black because soot is added to them, explained the renowned German technical inspection organization “TUV Nord”.
The main ingredient is gum, the milky sap of rubber plants. However, since rubber is soft and sticky, many other substances such as oil and textiles are added to it to give it the desired properties. Fenix The magazine states that carbon black is particularly important, as it makes the rubber resistant to wear.
Charles Gudjir developed the tire production process
The tire manufacturing process was developed by Charles Goodyear in 1839 and has proven successful to this day. Although there were white tires that were popular among vintage car enthusiasts, they also had black treads.
Bright tires would have a hard time positioning themselves in the market because they would quickly become unsightly due to the dirt on the streets and tracks.
The production of car tires in color is technically possible, however, a large penetration outside a certain circle has yet to happen.
On the other hand, most car tires are still black, not only for their functional aesthetics. The black color symbolizes reliability and longevity, reports N1 Zagreb.
Source:
N1info.rs
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