Why experienced drivers hang an old tire on a cable between cars
- October 18, 2022
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It’s expensive on a tow truck, and money and all – the cat cried. Therefore, more and more domestic drivers are trying to solve the problem of transporting
It’s expensive on a tow truck, and money and all – the cat cried. Therefore, more and more domestic drivers are trying to solve the problem of transporting a broken car on their own. It is better for a friend to “throw” gasoline on a tank than for an office, but three times more. However, such savings sometimes go sideways – especially if you don’t take some additional safety precautions. And in more detail – in the material of the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
There is no money, but you hold on. The statement of Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev became not only winged, but also prophetic: I cannot speak for the whole world, but a single country, Russia, has entered a zone of extremely tighter belts. The automotive segment is a clear confirmation of this. New cars – crumbs, they are unspeakably expensive, and used cars are becoming less and less for obvious reasons of natural retirement.
In addition, the extreme depreciation of equipment more and more often does not allow you to go to the service alone, and an old friend, a cable, comes into play. Many car owners leave tow trucks at the mercy of the wealthy, preferring to call relatives and friends to call for a “rescue expedition.” You know, we’ve been taught from birth that help looks like this: “the end is simple: there came a tractor and there was a cable and there was a doctor.”
A penny of “tape” lying around in every trunk from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok is little consolation and a conditional argument. But if nothing else is at hand, then you’ll have to use it. It’s just that you have to do it wisely. First, remember the lessons of driving “on a leash”: no sudden jerks and brakes, observe the speed limit and the distance of the stretched tow rope. Second, make sure the cable isn’t torn or rotten – this is no more useful than electrical tape.
The main danger during transport on a cable is a flying or torn hook, which is sent directly to the glass of the towing vehicle by the will of physics. It flies strong and fast, to the point of death. And if there is little experience, but there is no confidence in the “sling”, then it is better to be careful in advance and “lay straws”. Jeepers, for example, always hang a sheepskin coat on the rope, so that during a short evacuation from the mud, the rope loosening does not lead to repairs. But how do you hang a jacket so that it does not fall off the cable during a long haul?
For these purposes, they use the most common tire, which is easy to find at any garbage dump. The “sling” is threaded into the belt, after which the hooks are turned into the towing eyes. Rubber not only provides extra tension on the cable, but in the event of a break it takes over the entire stroke – of the same hook. And a tire flies against the bumper – it won’t cause so much trouble: a scratch, in the worst case. Simple, cheap, functional – the way we like it, in a word.
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There is no money, but you hold on. The statement of Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev became not only winged, but also prophetic: I cannot speak for the whole world, but a single country, Russia, has entered a zone of extremely tighter belts. The automotive segment is a clear confirmation of this. New cars – crumbs, they are unspeakably expensive, and used cars are becoming less and less for obvious reasons of natural retirement.
In addition, the extreme depreciation of equipment more and more often does not allow you to go to the service alone, and an old friend, a cable, comes into play. Many car owners leave tow trucks at the mercy of the wealthy, preferring to call relatives and friends to call for a “rescue expedition.” You know, we’ve been taught from birth that help looks like this: “the end is simple: there came a tractor and there was a cable and there was a doctor.”
A penny of “tape” lying around in every trunk from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok is little consolation and a conditional argument. But if nothing else is at hand, then you’ll have to use it. It’s just that you have to do it wisely. First, remember the lessons of driving “on a leash”: no sudden jerks and brakes, observe the speed limit and the distance of the stretched tow rope. Second, make sure the cable isn’t torn or rotten – this is no more useful than electrical tape.
The main danger during transport on a cable is a flying or torn hook, which is sent directly to the glass of the towing vehicle by the will of physics. It flies strong and fast, to the point of death. And if there is little experience, but there is no confidence in the “sling”, then it is better to be careful in advance and “lay straws”. Jeepers, for example, always hang a sheepskin coat on the rope, so that during a short evacuation from the mud, the rope loosening does not lead to repairs. But how do you hang a jacket so that it does not fall off the cable during a long haul?
For these purposes, they use the most common tire, which is easy to find at any garbage dump. The “sling” is threaded into the belt, after which the hooks are turned into the towing eyes. Rubber not only provides extra tension on the cable, but in the event of a break it takes over the entire stroke – of the same hook. And a tire flies against the bumper – it won’t cause so much trouble: a scratch, in the worst case. Simple, cheap, functional – the way we like it, in a word.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
