"How is the Tyre Rubber Made?"
"Goodyear Tyres, Tyres Barnet"
[ "Howis the Tyre Rubber Made?Asmore and more people are shifting their focus towards theenvironment, the automotive sector is trying to contribute to it too.Even in hybrid and fully-electric vehicles, there is one thing wecannot get rid of.Tyres.Ofcourse, tyres are made of rubber, something that can turn out to beharmful if not handled properly.Butthere is more to the story.Sincetyres need replacement with time, it matters how you dispose of them.For that, it is important to know the nature of the material used inmaking tyres.WHATARE TYRES MADE OF?Tyresare made of rubber; it can be synthetic, natural, wire and fabric.They consist of a tread surface, sidewall and body, and that is whymore materials are used in manufacturing tyres.Thetyre carcass includes various textile cords and a metal layer,usually made of steel. A major portion of the car tyre is made ofrubber i.e. the carcass, tread and sidewall. These areas coverapproximately 85% of the tyre rubber. The carcass and the tread coverup to 35 per cent and the sidewall occupies 50 per cent. Theremaining 15 per cent is covered by the liner.WHEREIS THE TYRE RUBBER MANUFACTURED?Tyremanufacturing requires a huge amount of rubber. They make up themajority share of the rubber industry. The rubber used in tyres comesfrom an Hevea tree.Thesetrees are mostly found in Brazil and require a hot, damp environmentto grow. This is the reason why most of the rubber comes from regionslike India and Brazil, as these countries provide adequate climaticconditions.Lessthan half of the rubber used in tyres is natural. The rest issynthetic, which is obtained through different materials includingcrude oil. Synthetic elements are used because they provide betterparameters, like heat resistance, etc. This increases the durabilityof tyres drastically.WHATARE THE ALTERNATES?Rubberhas been the key component in tyres for a very long time. Now, withthe advent of new technologies, the industry is trying to come upwith better alternatives to rubber. For example, the;Goodyear;TyresBarnet;groupis experimenting with Guayule, a shrub found mostly in deserts ofSouth American states and Mexico.Sincethe Hevea tree needs the right conditions, the Guayule shrub is anice alternative as it is easy to access.OLDTYRESItis possible to repurpose old tyres. It can be done by adding newtreads. These retreaded tyres are those tyres in which a new tread isadded to the carcass of an old tyre. They have their own pros andcons. But still, retreaded tyres are good options for reusing thetyre carcass and various other undamaged parts of the tyre.Youcan also break the tyre components into small parts in order torecycle them. The rubber of the tyre can be ground, so it can be usedin brake pads, road surfaces and also in new car tyres.Therefore,the recycling of tyres is very much possible.So,if you are environment conscious and wish to do something economical,try the above-mentioned hacks.Forany more queries related to tyresBarnet,get in touch with us at BarnetAuto Repair Centre.Our team of experts is always available at your service." ]