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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Default Wheels and Tires

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The smooth functioning of a vehicle depends majority upon the kind of automotive wheels and tires used. Automotive wheels have circular frames that have the capability of rotating on their axis thereby helping in the movement of a vehicle. Automotive tires are usually rubber tubes or more specifically pneumatic enclosures affixed around a wheel which helps in facilitating rotation of a vehicle.

Almost all types of automobiles ranging from two wheelers, cars to airplanes use tires. Tires are filled with air, which ultimately offers a flexible support to the vehicle. Tires enhance the performance of an automobile by providing a smooth and comfortable grip of the road.

Mostly, auto tires are manufactured using ductile elastomer material like rubber, fabric and wire. Presently, more than one billion automotive tires are manufactured annually in the world with the three leading automobile wheel manufacturers occupying more than 60% of a global market share.

New innovations in terms of material, design and wheels parts in the auto industry have helped the auto wheels and auto tires manufacturers to put forth an extensive array of improved and high performing auto parts.
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