National Tire Wholesale
  • Home
  • Tires
  • Wheels
  • Services
  • Blog
  • Contact-Map
  • Book Appointment

YES, WE BLOG!

Read our blog...it will make you smarter!

Top 10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Tires

6/27/2017

0 Comments

 
Despite being one of the most important components of your vehicle, most people don’t know much about their tires. Here at National Tire Wholesale, we believe that more attention should be payed to these amazing pieces of technology. In particular, here are ten facts that we believe everyone should know about those little rubber doughnuts you rely on every day.

​Tires Aren’t Naturally Black!

If someone asked you what colour tires are, you’d probably say black. But in actuality, the rubber in tires makes them white! Tire manufacturers add carbon black to the tires which increases the tensile strength of the rubber by 1000%! This also has the side effect of turning the rubber black, giving your tires their distinctive appearance.
Picture

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Picture
Despite their seemingly simple construction, tires are actually a highly engineered piece of technology. Tires use an advanced blend of rubber and polymers to maximize traction and minimize road noise in all weather and road conditions. However, developing this kind of technology takes time – two to four years of development to be precise! Who knew tires were so advanced?

Did You Know You Drive on Tires?

This seems blatantly obvious at first, but there’s more to it than there seems. In a process known as ‘crumbling’, old tires are broken down and are used to create asphalt for new roads. Not only does this help recycle old tires, but helps cuts the costs of building all-new roads.
Picture

Spare Tires a Dying Breed?

Picture
While spare tires can be an invaluable tool if you find yourself with a flat tire, sadly full-sized spare tires seem to be going the way of the dodo. In the quest for increased fuel economy and lighter curb weights, many manufacturers are replacing heavy spare tires with cheaper and lighter flat repair kits.

​… As Well As Inflatable Tires?

Just as spare tires are gradually being phased out, so are several manufacturers trying to phase out inflatable tires. With all-rubber honeycomb designs, tires of the future might very well never need to be inflated – and therefore will never go flat!
Picture

​Rubber to the Road

Everyone knows your tires are your only contact to the road surface, but have you ever thought about how much of your tires actually stick to the road? While most vehicles have fairly large tires, in actuality the contact patch (the part of your tires that actually are in contact with the road) are only about the size of sheet of paper!
Picture

Speed Doesn’t Come Cheap

Picture
With one of the fastest top speeds in the world, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport uses some pretty special tires. In order to cope with its enormous 258mph (415kph) top speed, the Bugatti uses unique Michelin tires which cost around $54,529 CAD for a single set! Think about that the next time you complain about the cost of replacing your tires.

Temperature Affects Your Tires…

Because tires are filled with air, the outside temperature can affect your tire’s pressure most than you might expect. On average, experts say that for every 10 degrees (Celsius) of temperature shift, your tire’s pressure can fluctuate by up to 1.5psi. So as the seasons change, be sure to check your tire pressure!
Picture

​…Except if They’re Filled With Nitrogen

Picture
Most race cars and some high-performance road cars use nitrogen in their tires instead of regular air. This is because water vapour which naturally occurs in air effects tire pressure as it heats or cools. To prevent this, nitrogen is used – which contains no water vapour and therefore isn’t as heavily affected by temperature.

Making the World Go ‘Round

Quick – who is the largest tire manufacturer in the world? Michelin? Bridgestone? Nope! In fact, it’s everyone’s favourite toy manufacturer Lego! They produce over 306 million of their little tires every year – keeping millions of children’s dreams on the road of imagination!
Picture
0 Comments

SIZE DOES MATTER!

6/21/2017

0 Comments

 

When purchasing new or used tires, size is the first issue you want to address and we are talking about more than "Will it fit in my wheel well?"

Picture
The size of your tires affects mileage, braking, wear and tear on your power train and accurate speedometer readings. Installing the right size replacement tires on your car or truck is an important step to achieving the performance the engineers who designed your vehicle intended.
​
To discover the original tire size for your vehicle, we suggest you check this tire size calculatortiresize.com/calculator/

Don't feel any pressure though! We always ensure the tires we sell you are the right ones for your needs.

CALL 604. 294.3788

0 Comments

    Author's

    Gorm Dagoe and
    Nicole Syme

    Archives

    September 2019
    August 2019
    May 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    June 2016
    April 2016
    February 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    April 2015
    December 2014
    October 2014
    July 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    October 2013
    September 2013
    July 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013

    Categories

    All
    4 Things About Tires You May Not Have Known!
    Are Car Interiors Toxic In The Summer?
    BC Winter Tire Law & Winter Tips
    Beware!
    Car Maintenance
    Do Your Tires Really Affect Your Gas Mileage?
    Get Car Winter Ready Now!
    Happy Holidays From National Tire!
    How To: Choose Snow Tires
    How To Do A Tire Safety Check
    How To Drive Green This Spring
    Is All Season Tires Ok For Winter?
    Last Minute Gifts
    Oil Changes & Wheel Alignments
    Potholes Season Is Here
    Storing Tires
    Tire Buying Tips #1
    Tire Myths
    Tire Recycling
    Tire Rotation
    Top 10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Tires
    Vancouver Destination
    Wheels Buying Tips
    When Should I Switch Over To Winter Tires?
    Winter Road Trip Car Preparation
    Winter Tires
    With Road Trip Season Approaching: How To Prepare Your Car For A Road Trip

    RSS Feed

CONTACT US

Call: 604-294-3788
Email sales@nationaltire.ca

FIND OUR SHOP
#114-2544 Douglas Rd.
Burnaby, BC  V5C 5W7 

LET'S GET SOCIAL

Book Appointment

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - 9:00am -5:30pm

Tues -Fri - 8:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SITE MAP

HOME
TIRES
WHEELS
SERVICES
BLOG
CONTACT-MAP
Tweets by @NationalTireBby
Copyright © 2018 National Tire Wholesale Inc. All Rights Reserved  
website by EGAMI Creative 
  • Home
  • Tires
  • Wheels
  • Services
  • Blog
  • Contact-Map
  • Book Appointment