Posted on 5/22/2023
The subject of "The Purpose of Tires" is not a trivial one. Seemingly, it protects the rim from the pavement, yes? The "wheel" is the "rim" fitted with a "tire". ( A railroad wheel has a tire which steel ring shrunk on to an iron or steel rim). The tire is formulated to accommodate the surface for adequate grip and adequate longevity. To do so means that they are to allow only one freedom of motion (one directions without resistance) "forward/backward", The other two are not allowed "not passing thru the road surface", and "not sideways" The most important wheel on the car are the REAR's.(long pause ...................) Yes, the fronts perform important functions of bringing the nose to the direction to go, provide majority of the stopping power, and if a front drive the thrust to fo forward. But, the rears are the most critical i ... read more