Tire
A tire (U.S. spelling) or tyre (UK spelling) is a roughly toroidal piece of material placed on the circumference of a wheel, either for the purpose of cushioning or to protect the wheel from wear and tear.
Wagon Tires
The earliest tires were hoops of metal placed around wagon wheels. The tire was heated in a forge, placed on the wheel and quenched, causing the metal to contract and imparting stiffness to the wheel. This work was done by a wheelwright, a craftsman who specialized in making wagon wheels.
Related Topics:
Forge - Wheelwright
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| ► | Pneumatic tires |
| ► | History |
| ► | Wagon Tires |
| ► | Maintenance |
| ► | Automobile tires |
| ► | Train tires |
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