"Materials used in the manufacturing of tyres"
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[ "Materials used in the manufacturing of tyresThe tyre is a flexible, strong material with a rubber casing attached to the rim. They are an important structure as it bears all the load of the vehicle when it is on the road. The design of the tyres is made to the level that it can bear the challenges when the vehicle strikes bumpers or sudden turning points. Driving in the right manner also has an impact on the quality of the tyres and how long they will run and Yokohama Tyres Reading assures your tyre quality to be advanced, flexible and strong enough to bear the load changes applied to the vehicle. A trusted brand for the increased life of your tyres.Talking about the constitution of tyres 13 materials are involved in the manufacturing of tyres. Lets go through them-Natural Rubber- Natural rubber is obtained by refining latex from rubber trees. The latex is a natural milky colloidal liquid obtained from rubber trees through a process called latex tapping.Synthetic Rubber- Synthetic rubbers are man-made rubbers that are synthesised from petroleum using emulsion polymerisation methods. The synthetic polymers used in the manufacturing process of tyres are butadiene rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber. The combination of these two is used in the making of natural rubber.Carbon Black-It is the by-product of incomplete combustion of petroleum. It has its resemblance with soot. Both can look very similar in appearance but are different in terms of the concentration of carbon type, particulate of carbon and the particle characteristics too like the shape, size and heterogeneity.Silica- For delivering better fuel efficiency silicon dioxide is used. This also helps in attaining a wet grip. The addition of such chemicals helps in improving the properties such as tensile strength, tear resistance. It also helps in making the tyre abrasion-proof. This makes the tyre tough and results in reduced wear and tear and traction is also improved. The rolling resistance is also reduced.Oil- The use of oil is to soften the rubber.Antioxidant- Antioxidants have been used for the prevention of the oxidation of rubber. When the tyre reaches a high temperature, the oxygen is also filled in the tyre. So to prevent this, antioxidants are used.Sulphur- Sulphur is used in the process of vulcanisation. During the vulcanisation or tyre curing, sulphur and zinc oxide are used for transforming rubber into a solid article. The curing systems help in decreasing the vulcanization time.Vulcanised accelerator- The use of this to accelerate the process of vulcanisation.Polyester- Polyester is used to construct body plays in passenger tyres. This is extracted from petroleum. Some other fabrics are also used for body plys like nylon cord fabric, rayon cord fabric and aramid cord fabric. They are the primary materials in the tyre casing and help the tyre to maintain its shape while facing different road conditions. Additional endurance is provided to the tyres by the use of fabrics.Steel wires- These are used for the construction of steel belts and beads in a passenger vehicle.Antiozonants- Antiozonants are used to impede the ozone effect on the surface of the tyre. With the use of antiozonants, the tyres are protected from cracking. When an element comes in contact with ozone it leaves a brown residue on the tyre surface due to oxidation and this is called a tyre bloom.All season tyres are designed specially so that they can resist all the changes of the summer conditions and the winter conditions. Saying that would be correct they are designed in a way to suit all types of weather conditions.There are three categories of tyres available in the market, they are-All season tyresSummer tyresWinter tyresAs the name is suggesting they are designed specifically for dealing with changed weather conditionsFeatures of all-season tyres-Tread Depth  This is the main feature that makes them stand out in the market. Their tread depth is moderate which makes them well suited for dealing with all other seasonal changes. Their tread depth is thinner as compared to winter tyres which makes them tolerate icy and snowy conditions. They have a tread depth thicker than the summer tyres which results in attaining better grip and longevity.Ride comfort- All season tyres are also in favour of providing comfort to your ride. The manufacturing process involved in the making of all-season tyres is in a way that they provide comfort and ease in driving. The engineering processes done in the production are so much efficient and best suited for a long ride.Tread Life- In all-season tyres, the tread life of these is much longer than that of the summer and winter tyres. The wear down in these tyres is not done easily. But for providing perfect handling in winter conditions all-season tyres should have thicker tread.The tyres are made of rubber and the structure is very well built in a way so that the elements contacting the tyres are removed on their own and tyres remain oxygen-resistant for a long period. The life of the tyre is boosted and Mobile Tyre Fitting Reading gives you the tyres which will make you happy when you are on the road with your vehicle." ]