Why are new car tires covered with colorful stripes?
- December 23, 2022
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You have probably all noticed that new car tires have all kinds of colored stripes and sometimes paint dots. Why do manufacturers put such markings on the “rubber”
You have probably all noticed that new car tires have all kinds of colored stripes and sometimes paint dots. Why do manufacturers put such markings on the “rubber” and what you need to know about it when buying wheels, the AvtoVzglyad portal will tell you.
To start with the sidewalls of tires, where circles, dots and triangles show off from the factory. These drawings are nothing more than markings for accurately balancing and mounting a new tire on a rim. For example, a red triangle indicates that at this location the maximum deviation of the radial force is maximum. Simply put, the stiffest sidewall.
The marking on the tire must match the letter L on the rim itself, or a similar dot in any color. At worst – opposite the location of the nipple. Then you will have no problems with the operation.
Red markings are usually used by manufacturers as proof that tires are used in the original equipment of a particular car. In other words, they are installed directly on the conveyor belt on the machine.
The yellow triangle or circle indicates that the tire is the lightest spot at this point, which was determined during balancing at the company. This means that such a tire must be mounted, combining the pattern with the heaviest point on the rim. Yes, right where the nipple is.
What do the multicolored lines on the tread mean? In fact, these comics won’t tell the average driver anything without understanding the articles and technical indicators. Perhaps, except that there is really a new “rubber” for him. However, such a line is essential for manufacturers and logistics employees. For example, specialists can easily determine the tire size without looking at the sidewall, and also recognize the type of tread itself, so as not to confuse it during further installation on the rim carcass and subsequent vulcanization.
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To start with the sidewalls of tires, where circles, dots and triangles show off from the factory. These drawings are nothing more than markings for accurately balancing and mounting a new tire on a rim. For example, a red triangle indicates that at this location the maximum deviation of the radial force is maximum. Simply put, the stiffest sidewall.
The marking on the tire must match the letter L on the rim itself, or a similar dot in any color. At worst – opposite the location of the nipple. Then you will have no problems with the operation.
Red markings are usually used by manufacturers as proof that tires are used in the original equipment of a particular car. In other words, they are installed directly on the conveyor belt on the machine.
The yellow triangle or circle indicates that the tire is the lightest spot at this point, which was determined during balancing at the company. This means that such a tire must be installed, combining the pattern with the heaviest point on the rim. Yes, right where the nipple is.
What do the multicolored lines on the tread mean? In fact, without understanding the articles and technical indicators, these comics will not tell an ordinary driver anything. Perhaps, except that there is really a new “rubber” for him. However, such a line is essential for manufacturers and logistics employees. For example, experts can easily determine the tire size without looking at the sidewall, and also recognize the type of tread itself, so as not to confuse it during further installation on the rim carcass and subsequent vulcanization.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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