About Tires
Tires are engineered for safety, endurance, and driving comfort.
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Why are tires so important?
Tires play a crucial role in society. They are essential for the safe and efficient transport of people and goods and can enhance car performance and comfort.
Tires are engineered for safety, endurance, and driving comfort.
Tires are manufactured to provide abrasion resistance, low rolling-resistance, and wet traction; however, the laws of physics and material science result in a tire “performance triangle” where improvement of one performance comes at the expense of the others.
Tires are complex, component-rich and innovative products – designed to perform
The way tires are engineered is critical for driving safety, endurance, comfort and other performance characteristics:
Performing in wet and wintry weather
Gripping the road to steer, accelerate and brake
Optimizing rolling resistance for energy efficiency
Ensuring a long wear life
Resisting heat and speed
Absorbing impacts and vibrations
Supporting vehicle weight
What Materials Are Tires Made From?
19% Natural Rubber
24% Synthetic Polymer
12% Steel
4% Textiles
26% Fillers
14% Antioxidants, Antiozonants, and curing systems