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3 Unexpected Uses For Old Tires

One resolution that you’ll have seen at your quirky neighbor’s home is utilizing an outdated tire as a planter. Their roomy and versatile nature makes them best for storing your common plant. One merely must fill them with soil or peat moss or the like and go away sufficient room for the vegetation to stretch out. Some even like to color the tires the colour of their alternative, so they appear extra ornamental and never like somebody by chance left tires of their yard so lengthy that vegetation grew in them.

A possible challenge that ought to be famous right here is that tires aren’t precisely pure, to say the least, and as they break down over time poisonous substances might contaminate the soil. So should you go the planter route, it is best to play it protected and never use the tires for edible vegetation.

There are all kinds of straightforward little tasks a tire that needs to be replaced can be utilized for, like a ready-made pet mattress, the bottom of a desk, and, in fact, a basic out of doors swing. But as you push across the tires to perform a few of these tasks, it could daybreak on you that they make completely affordable train gear as nicely. You might have seen them being utilized in gyms by folks actually into figuring out, and their considerably heavy and versatile nature can simply turn into a part of a house train routine, whether or not you are flipping them, lifting them, or leaping between them as a part of an cardio routine. Sooner than later chances are you’ll end up wanting extra tires for some elaborate routine, and providing to take them off your mates’ arms.

10 Items To Keep In Your Car In Case You Get A Flat Tire

Changing a tire means getting down on the bottom, whether or not rocky, muddy, gravelly, or sandy, which is not all the time clear or snug. A rubber mat or a thick rug could make it simpler in your knees and make the expertise extra bearable. Speaking of bearable, getting caught within the rain is not any enjoyable, particularly whenever you’re attempting to repair a flat. A rain poncho retains you dry so you’ll be able to deal with the duty at hand. You also can preserve a towel or blanket within the automotive to dry off and preserve heat.

Now, we hope that in the event you ever expertise a flat, you’ll be able to resolve the issue and get again on the street. But in the event you’re actually caught, a tow strap could be a lifesaver. It permits one other car to drag your automotive to a greater location or a restore store. No matter the emergency, your telephone retains you related. While you attempt to take care of a flat tire, protecting an influence financial institution and charger in your automotive means you will not should additionally fear about your telephone dying proper whenever you want it most.

Finally, many individuals discover themselves studying to alter a tire solely when an emergency happens on the street, and that may very well be very nerve-wracking. It’s finest to follow in your house storage with the proprietor’s guide that comes with the automotive or watch a few movies on YouTube so that you’re truly ready to deal with the state of affairs when it happens.

Seeing a Tire Work From The Inside Is Endlessly Fascinating

The inside workings of a tire aren’t belongings you see on daily basis. That’s why this video from the Warped Perception YouTube channel is so fascinating. Thanks to a GoPro mounted on a wheel inside a tire, we will see precisely what occurs as a automobile drives down the street, full with stability beads to present us some context as to what’s really occurring.
Seeing the within of a tire because it rolls down the street is weird sufficient. But for an added impact, the aforementioned stability beads are added. They’re tiny balls fabricated from plastic or glass poured right into a tire as soon as it is mounted on a rim, meant to stability the wheel because it spins. You’ll discover all types of intellectual physics-themed discussions on-line that each assist and refute whether or not they really work. 

Beads apart, we’re extra eager about watching what occurs inside a tire because it traverses cratered streets in Chicago. We’ve really seen in-tire footage from this YouTuber before, however with out the free-flowing beads, all you see is the within of a tire. The beads present some much-needed perspective on the centrifugal forces happening because the tire spins. It’s additionally oddly stress-free watching the beads fly about at gradual speeds. 

It’s value noting the tire balancer featured earlier within the clip confirmed an imbalance of two ounces on the primary spin and 1.5 ounces on the second, each with the beads added. It’s not an ideal stability by any means, however contemplating there is a GoPro caught to the rim, it is not too dangerous.

All issues being equal, we would simply hammer a few ounces to the again of the rim and be carried out with it. But it is enjoyable to know there are quirky alternate options on the market. And is not selection what life is all about?

Schwalbe’s Green Marathon Bike Tires Are Made Out Of Recycled Materials

Schwalbe has lengthy been an enormous identify within the bicycle tire business, specializing in all kinds of tires for each die-hard mountain bikers and concrete commuters. Apart from tackling the efficiency facet of motorcycle tires, Schwalbe has lengthy had a eager eye on the environmental facet of issues. In an article I wrote for InsideEVs again in February 2023, it was reported that Schwalbe was working on environmentally friendly tires made out of recycled materials

Fast-forward one yr later, and Schwalbe has formally unveiled a brand new vary of tires aptly referred to as the Green Marathon. These new bike tires are significantly fascinating as they’re good not just for common pedal bikes, however e-bikes too. Accoridng to Schwalbe, the principle focus of the Green Marathon tires is to scale back microplastics and emissions from tire manufacturing, whereas on the identical time guaranteeing the rubber utilized in them is ethically sourced. The firm goes so far as claiming that the rubber is 100-percent Fair Rubber with a Fair Trade seal. Germany’s Fair Rubber affiliation ensures the welfare of rubber farmers, and is certainly inline with Schwalbe’s imaginative and prescient for sustainability. 

Schwalbe's Green Marathon Bike Tires Are Made Out Of Recycled Materials

Schwalbe claims that the manufacturing of the brand new Green Marathon tires makes use of 70-percent renewable and recycled uncooked supplies, which leads to a powerful 98-percent discount in dangerous substances. Furthermore, Schwalbe ascertains that its CO2 footprint has been lowered by 34 p.c because of this initiative. 

Indeed, these claims are spectacular on paper, however what does this imply for the tip consumer? Well, in line with Schwalbe, the brand new Green Marathon tires preserve excessive mileage and optimized using efficiency. Furthermore, Schwalbe’s GreenGuard technology ensures enough puncture safety. The manner it does that is with the usage of 100-percent recycled carbon black (rCB) sourced from Schwalbe’s recycling initiatives. As a consequence, this eliminates fossil-based carbon black, whereas guaranteeing the identical stage of high quality and longevity.

Schwalbe's Green Marathon Bike Tires Are Made Out Of Recycled Materials

The manner this works is thru a long-winded course of overseen by Schwalbe from begin to end. Used tires are collected then shredded into granules that are then processed as uncooked supplies for the manufacturing of recent tires. Schwalbe’s recycling initiatives have garnered the corporate recognition throughout Europe, because it bagged the Eurobike Innovators Prize in 2022 particularly due to its recycling course of. 

With all that being mentioned, the brand new Green Marathon tires is barely the beginning for Schwalbe. As it explains in its web site, “responsbility isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.” As such, the corporate is eyeing steady enhancements on the subject of environmental efficiency. Schwalbe has plans rolling out extra eco-friendly tires throughout all classes no later than 2025, all of which specializing in lowering emissions all through the tire’s total life cycle – all the way in which from manufacturing, utilization, and disposal. 

TRYSTAN HART WINS RENO ENDUROCROSS AND CHAMPIONSHIP

IRC Tire EnduroCross Series presented by Progressive

Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

Story and photos by Shan Moore

TRYSTAN HART BEATS THE ODDS

Trystan Hart remarked, “The math was so confusing. I just knew that I had to be near the front and Jonny couldn’t be close to me, and there was a chance I was going to win. I honestly didn’t even know I won. My mechanic was cheering and I just started doing a burnout. I’m like, surely I won. The gods wouldn’t have done this to me.”

FMF/KTM Factory rider Trystan Hart was in second place in the series standings, seven points behind defending champion factory Beta rider Jonny Walker of Great Britain. Even if Hart won all three motos, he would need help to top Walker for the title. Another rider would have to finish between Hart and Walker for Hart to cash in enough points to win the championship.

MOTO 1

When the first moto started, Haaker quickly moved to the front and comfortably held the position to the finish. Hart finished second behind Haaker, with Walker riding a brilliant race from mid-pack to finish third.

Colton Haaker commented, “I won the second moto despite screwing up in the pipes; we all got super tangled up in there. It was pretty chaotic. The last moto, we were just training out there. It was just five guys all together. But the last moto, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time a couple too many times. So, I think I was actually making good moves and doing my thing, but just at the wrong place, wrong time.”

MOTO 2

The inverted start saw RPM Racing’s Angus Riordan in the lead. FactoryONE Sherco’s Cody Webb quickly moved through the pack to take the lead, with Haaker and Hart close behind. Haaker eventually took the win, followed by Webb, Hart, and Angus Riordan. Meanwhile, after some bad luck, Walker could only muster a seventh, setting up a winner-take-all scenario in the final moto.

Colton Haaker was second on the night and until late in the final moto, appeared to be on his way to a sweep of the program after winning the first two motos. FactoryONE Sherco’s Cody Webb pulled away from the pack in moto two and appeared to be on his way to an easy moto win until just before the white flag lap when Colton zapped him.

MOTO 3

FactoryONE Sherco’s Cooper Abbott grabbed the early lead, followed by Hart, Haaker, and Walker. The top four riders finished within 20 seconds of each other: Hart in first, Abbott in second, Webb in third, and Walker in fourth. Hart went 2-3-1 to claim the overall for the weekend and clinched his first AMA Endurocross title – adding to his 2023 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Championship earned in June.

“I saved the best for last,” said Cooper Abbott. “I felt so strong on my Sherco 300 two-stroke. I was able to ride very consistently having eliminated the small mistakes which can prove so costly in EnduroCross. We were all pushing so hard in that last moto. So much was on the line. For me personally, it would have been my first moto win of the season but also, I was battling my teammate for the final podium position. All in all, I learned a lot this season and I am thankful to finish strong. I am already looking forward to next season.”
FactoryONE Sherco’s Cooper Abbott turned in his best performance of the season, with a third overall for the night after a 5-5-2 performance and leading half of the final moto.
The reigning EnduroCross champ Jonny Walker had a rough night. “I came in with a seven-point lead,” said Walker. “I knew I had to finish third to win the championship. The first race was good, I finished third. In the second race, just had a bit of a nightmare. A few things went wrong, and I ended up seventh. That’s what kind of threw it away. I went into the pipes and went over the handlebars, which was the worst thing I could have done.”
Over and Out Racing/GasGas’ Rachel Gutish was tops in the EX Women’s Pro division, winning the main event and the Women’s Championship. She had just returned from the ISDE and was racing with a broken collarbone!

RENO EX PRO CLASS OVERALL RESULTS

  1. Trystan Hart, KTM, 2-3-1
  2. Colton Haaker, Hsq, 1-1-6
  3. Cooper Abbott, Sherco, 5-5-2
  4. Cody Webb, Sherco, 8-2-3
  5. Jonny Walker, Beta, 3-7-4
  6. Ryder LeBlond, Hsq, 4-8-5
  7. Will Riordan, KTM, 6-9-7
  8. Dominik Olszowy, Rieju, 9-6-9
  9. Max Gerston, GasGas, 7-11-8
  10.  Angus Riordan, KTM, 13-4-11

Final Championship Standings
1. Trystan Hart, 147 points

2. Jonny Walker, 140

3. Colton Haaker, 137

Jonny Walker Dominates Prescott EnduroCross

The second round of the IRC Tire EnduroCross Series, presented by Progressive, took place at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott, Arizona. Jonny Walker of Britain continued his perfect season by winning all three motos on his factory Beta motorcycle. This mirrored his performance at the season opener in Everett, Washington, two weeks prior. Walker also secured the top spot in hot-lap qualifying, posting a time two seconds faster than any other rider.

In the first moto, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider Colton Haaker got off to a strong start and led the race until Walker executed an aggressive pass in the challenging rock section to take the lead. Despite the tough track conditions, Walker was able to maintain his advantage and secure the win.

The second and third motos followed a similar pattern, with Haaker once again taking the holeshot in both races. However, Walker maintained consistent pressure and made the crucial passes to secure victories in each moto.

Haaker finished second overall with a 2-2-2 score, while Cody Webb of FactoryOne Sherco rounded out the podium with a 4-3-3 tally. Ryder LeBlond of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna took fourth place with a 3-6-4 performance.

In the Women’s Pro final, Rachel Gutish of Over and Out/GasGas made a come-from-behind effort to claim the victory. Melissa Harten (Beta) finished in second place, followed by Kylee Sweeten (GasGas) in third.

Overall, it was another impressive display from Jonny Walker, who looks unstoppable in the IRC Tire EnduroCross Series. The next round will take place in Idaho, where Walker will aim to continue his winning streak.

Overall Results:

  1. Jonny Walker (Beta) 1-1-1
  2. Colton Haaker (Husqvarna) 2-2-2
  3. Cody Webb (Beta) 4-3-3
  4. Ryder LeBlond (Husqvarna) 3-6-4
  5. Trystan Hart (KTM) 5-4-7
  6. Taddy Blazusiak (GasGas) 6-7-5
  7. Cooper Abbott (Beta) 9-5-6
  8. Will Riordan (KTM) 7-8-9
  9. Max Gerston (GasGas) 8-10-8
  10. Dominik Olszowy (Sherco) 11-9-10

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3: A Tire for All-Season Performance in North America

Living in a region with four seasons can make it difficult to find a tire that meets all your performance needs. However, Pirelli believes it has the answer with the P Zero AS Plus 3. This ultra high performance tire is designed to be capable of performing in all seasons. It is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the P Zero All Season Plus, as it has been completely redesigned for 2023.

Pirelli recognizes the importance of all-season tires in the North American market. According to the company, 94% of tires sold in this region are all-season tires. With this in mind, Pirelli focused on improving the AS Plus 3’s grip in all conditions, especially during braking. Additionally, since drivers in North America tend to cover long distances, Pirelli also worked on enhancing tire wear and reducing rolling resistance.

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

To achieve these improvements, the AS Plus 3 features a new tread pattern with 3D sipe technology. This technology enhances performance in wet and snowy conditions, with Pirelli claiming a 20% improvement in snow braking and a 10% improvement in wet braking compared to its predecessor. Additionally, dry braking performance is also enhanced by 4% compared to the older model.

However, the tread pattern is just one aspect of the AS Plus 3. Pirelli also utilized a new compound that enhances grip and tire wear. This results in a 25% improvement in wear and a 10% reduction in rolling resistance. Even when the tire is half-worn, Pirelli states that 99% of its overall performance remains intact. The AS Plus 3 comes with a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty and retains 82% of its performance at the end of its life.

Despite Pirelli’s claims, real-world testing has also shown positive results. Jonathan Benson, a tire expert and head of Tyre Reviews, attended the AS Plus 3’s launch in June. He praised the tire’s steering response and conducted a comprehensive test comparing the new Pirelli tire to six competing ultra high performance all-season tires. The results were favorable for the P Zero AS Plus 3, with it ranking near or at the top in various categories. You can watch Benson’s video review embedded in this article.

Pirelli North American President and CEO Claudio Zanardo expressed confidence in the P Zero AS Plus 3’s ability to exceed customer expectations, providing an excellent driving experience and exceptional performance in all conditions. The tire is available in 31 sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches and is currently on the market.

Tire Test Highlights Differences Between High-Performance Road And Race Rubber

Finding the right tire for your car goes beyond just picking the correct size. Numerous manufacturers produce a variety of options with unique benefits and detriments. Not all tires are created equal, and a new video pits the recently launched Bridgestone Potenza Race tire against two other family members – the Potenza Sport and the Potenza RE-71RS.

In this test, the Potenza Sport is considered the mainstream tire designed for most people and most driving situations, competing with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. On the other hand, the Potenza Race is the sportier tire that combines the experience of the Sport and the RE-71RS into one.

The Potenza Sport provided crisp and dynamic steering in the Honda Civic Si without much road noise. However, compared to the Potenza Race tire, it felt sluggish during the test, according to reviewer Jonathan Benson.

Initially, Benson was disappointed with the Race tire, a rival of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, because it felt sluggish at speeds under 20 miles per hour but performed well at 30 mph and above. However, he found it difficult to find anything to criticize about the tire as Bridgestone kept the noise, vibration, and harshness in check without sacrificing comfort compared to the Potenza Sport.

The European Union label supports these findings, indicating that the Race tire has a slightly lower decibel rating than the Sport tire. The Race tires are as comfortable as the Sport tires but slightly stiffer when driving over harsher road imperfections.

According to Benson, the Potenza RE-71RS is lovely to drive but not suitable for everyday use. Bridgestone designed this tire to maximize lap times, even though it’s road-legal.

The Potenza Sport is not the best tire for the track as it doesn’t perform well under hard pushing. It tends to heat up quickly, resulting in slower lap times and increased degradation. On the other hand, the Potenza Race tires take some time to heat up on the track but provide a pleasant driving experience. The RE-71RS also heats up quickly and performs well on the track.

Tesla Cam Captures Dramatic Tire Blowout and Crash on Highway

Tire blowouts can be terrifying. Two years ago, the author experienced a loud explosion when a Firestone Firehawk tire blew out while maneuvering in a parking lot. Thankfully, there was no damage to the car or wheel. However, the driver of a classic Triumph TR7 convertible wasn’t as fortunate. They lost control of the vehicle after the right rear tire blew out in a dramatic fashion.

In addition to the blowout, the timing of the video captured by a Tesla Model 3’s exterior camera is uncanny. The video, posted on YouTube by ViralHog, shows the Tesla driving on an Ohio highway. As the driver passes cars in the left lane, they encounter a small convertible easily identified as a classic TR7. The moment is caught on camera as the driver’s side rear tire explodes, emitting a puff of material.

Tire Blowout

After the tire explodes, chunks of rubber fly, causing the car to veer left and then spin out to the right. Fortunately, there are no other cars nearby, allowing the vehicle to do a full 360-degree spin before sliding backward into a deep ditch. The camera car stops, and according to the video description, the driver of the TR7 is reported to be unharmed.

This video raises awareness about tire blowouts and safety. To gain more insight, we reached out to Jonathan Benson, an expert from Tire-Reviews.com. He mentioned that while modern tires are more durable than in the past, manufacturers have been focusing on reducing rolling resistance. This lighter construction can make the tires weaker and more prone to damage from potholes. However, Benson emphasized that neglect, such as running tires at low pressure or not noticing uneven wear, is the main cause of blowouts.

Benson explains that a nail in a tire typically does not cause a catastrophic failure like the one shown in the video. There needs to be significant structural damage for such an event to occur. From his experience, the main reasons for blowouts are running tires at low pressure or driving with unnoticed, uneven wear. Unfortunately, blowouts are more likely to happen at high speeds when the tire structure weakens due to heat and centrifugal forces are at their highest.

In just two seconds after the tire blowout, the driver loses control, and within six seconds, the car ends up in a ditch. The video serves as a reminder to thoroughly check tires before hitting the road. Stay safe out there, everyone!

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Puts High Performance Tires to the Test

In a unique tire review, Jonathan Benson of Tyre Reviews takes the powerful Dodge Challenger Hellcat to a small track to test a variety of ultra-high-performance all-season tires. The Challenger is fitted with seven different sets of tires, including new models from Pirelli and Falken. Benson evaluates the wet and dry handling, braking, comfort, and noise of each tire.

Tire Test Challenger Hellcat

Benson acknowledges the difficulty of determining tire noise in a powerful muscle car like the Hellcat, but he notes that Continental tires performed well in this aspect. In terms of wet handling and dry braking, Continental takes the top spot, while the new Pirelli tire excels in wet braking and dry handling. The Falken Azenis FK460 also performs impressively, ranking third overall. Benson concludes by considering factors such as treadwear, warranty, and cost to determine the best tires for individual needs.

Although the tire test pushed the limits of the Hellcat, this powerful car remains composed. Benson’s review provides valuable information for buyers looking for the best tires to complement the performance of their vehicles.