Sometimes it feels like your tires are never inflated properly! You check the pressure once a month, as is recommended, and one of them is always just slightly under... and it's a different one every time!
From punctures, to blow-outs, to slow leaks, the headache of keeping a pneumatic tire properly maintained makes you wonder why you can't just use solid rubber tires that would never have these problems!
In 1888, all tires were made of solid rubber, unless they were made of metal. Though it was softer than plain metal bands, solid rubber still didn't have much give.
This was evident to Dr. John Dunlop, whose son was always coming home in pain after a bike ride.
Using surgical materials from his practice, Dr. Dunlop constructed an airtight rubber tube, and fit it to his son's bicycle. Once inflated, the pneumatic tire gave the bicycle the shock absorption it needed.
Today, pneumatic tires affect not only your car's ride quality, but gas mileage, handling, safety, and more. Keep them in good working order with auto service in Batavia, NY from Pellegrino Auto Sales.
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