Tire Mystery

[Gen Stonewall]

Why do tires have rubber "hairs" sticking out from their sides? Look at a tire and you'll notice a lot of them. Does anyone have any idea what they're there for?

 

[LintBalll]

It is from the vents in the mold. It's how the air escapes when they "cure" the tire.

 

[loup garou]

The mold the tires are made in have small holes to let air out as the rubber is injected. As the mold fills, the rubber fills the holes, leaving the "hairs." Mystery solved.

EDIT: Damn you, LintBall!

 

[viewton]

So the tires aren't bald?

ok, I'm sorry for that, plz forgive me

 

[ZeroBurn]

they can be depending on how you use them.

you sure as hell don't want to be driving on bald tires though

 

[Gen Stonewall]

I think I like that explanation.

 

[daveman]

Most of them should wear off after a while.

 

[samgau]

I like them little hairs... them feel good...