Super interesting. Thanks! Tire compounds have advanced sooo much even in the last 20 years which I have been paying attention. Much better wear, traction, cornering, braking distances, etc. It is not just the car tech that contributes to those attributes. Track/race guys all say the biggest factor besides driver’s skill are the tires. I hope also that environmental impact is taken into account as the technology improves.
When I was a wee lad, that diamond pattern on an early tire was still common for bicycles. I'm pretty old. As always, much appreciated. I can't wait to visit you again but you're on the wrong side of the country. That limits my ability to visit regularly and to see every exhibit. For a while, there was a lot of talk about museums being available online, virtually exploring them as your time allows. That'd be neat.
Looking forward to the next one! I daily drive a 1930 Model A Ford and am glad I can buy brand new tires even today. I run blackwalls, but whitewalls and even radials are available.
This was a really cool deep dive in the evolution of the tire...I knew about some things, like white rubber, being used but totally surprised about other inventions, like ply tires being inspired by WW2 aircraft tires.
Vulcanized rubber has to be in the top 5 of inventions that has had the most impact on our daily lives along side the transistor. The tire is also the most complex component despite its simple appearance with the greatest impact on the achievable performance of any car. LOOKING FORWARD TO PART 2.
Southeast Asia were NOT our enemies in World War 2!!! First, that's not a country, but a region. Second, JAPAN was the enemy! Rubber was needed for the war effort, and the supply was threatened by Japan, but come on. What an insulting blunder.
What a neat exhibit and informative video. Looking forward to part 2
What an interesting video the story of tyre ❤❤❤
unexpected right?!?!
Super interesting. Thanks! Tire compounds have advanced sooo much even in the last 20 years which I have been paying attention. Much better wear, traction, cornering, braking distances, etc. It is not just the car tech that contributes to those attributes. Track/race guys all say the biggest factor besides driver’s skill are the tires. I hope also that environmental impact is taken into account as the technology improves.
When I was a wee lad, that diamond pattern on an early tire was still common for bicycles.
I'm pretty old.
As always, much appreciated. I can't wait to visit you again but you're on the wrong side of the country. That limits my ability to visit regularly and to see every exhibit. For a while, there was a lot of talk about museums being available online, virtually exploring them as your time allows. That'd be neat.
Looking forward to the next one! I daily drive a 1930 Model A Ford and am glad I can buy brand new tires even today. I run blackwalls, but whitewalls and even radials are available.
Michelin X was a game changer, and is a defining feature of the Citroen :)
This was a really cool deep dive in the evolution of the tire...I knew about some things, like white rubber, being used but totally surprised about other inventions, like ply tires being inspired by WW2 aircraft tires.
Vulcanized rubber has to be in the top 5 of inventions that has had the most impact on our daily lives along side the transistor. The tire is also the most complex component despite its simple appearance with the greatest impact on the achievable performance of any car. LOOKING FORWARD TO PART 2.
It amuses me when people joke about 'reinventing the wheel'.
We've reinvented the wheel many times, making all sorts of improvements along the way.
I saw this display at the Petersen last month and thought it was fascinating. Thanks for the video!
Glad you liked it!
when you vulcanize rubber, it lives long and prospers. 🖖🖖
I didn't know the Stratos was an important part of tire history.
Southeast Asia were NOT our enemies in World War 2!!! First, that's not a country, but a region. Second, JAPAN was the enemy! Rubber was needed for the war effort, and the supply was threatened by Japan, but come on. What an insulting blunder.
Please. eeeeee dump the music ! It interferes with the narrator by constantly hammering away in the background.
Looks like you are ready for high school picture day 1977
Great year to be alive. Led Zeppelin were touring North America.