New Tire Question
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New Tire Question
On all new tires, from cars and trucks to ATVs and dirtbikes, why are there small rubber knobby things that stick out. Is there any purpose for these, and my only idea is that they are indicators of use or something.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
Kinda off-topic but I'm just curious!
Kinda off-topic but I'm just curious!
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New Tire Question
The "nubs" or "****" as most people call them are where the rubber is injected or the excess rubber bleeds out of the mold when it's full. They're actually called sprues and anything that's cast or injection molded, from bullets to tires, will have at least one sprue on it.
Frank
Frank
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Somebody must really be bored to go clipping those things off a car tire! Good info though. I always thought they just showed tire wear. I have also noticed that they are almost non-existent on certain types of tires.
So Murox the bottom line is clipping ****, or not clipping **** is a personal preference. Some would rather have them pierced though! (sorry couldn't resist).
So Murox the bottom line is clipping ****, or not clipping **** is a personal preference. Some would rather have them pierced though! (sorry couldn't resist).
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