2007-02-03 19:28:34 · 7 answers · asked by rc 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It sticks to the ground better than Teflon.
2007-02-07 09:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by adreed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cars (like the Kennedy era Presidential Limo) actually, had a rim of steel mounted to the wheel, with a rubber layer over it. That way, if a tire was shot out, it could keep on driving with some level of control (an early RUN-FLAT tire).
Rubber tires, because they are flexible, will absorb some of the roughness and irregularities of the road, giving a much smoother ride than a solid material would.
2007-02-04 08:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well years ago wheels were made of wood. With the advancement of faster cars thy found that hitting bumps would jar your eye teeth loose. So thy looked for something better. Thus rubber. After finding that it cushioned the ride and with the advent of shocks the ride became smoother and thus rubber was used on all of today's cars. There are not just 1 kind of tire. There are all kinds of tires but, that is another story.
Thank you for your question and I hope I answered it for you.
2007-02-04 04:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Question.
Well for one rubber is soft so its good for ride comfort.Rubber also sticks better to the road in most conditions.Also wears more slowly.But rubber is also non-conductive.Doesn't pass electricity so when its lighting and your driving you don't become barbeque.
2007-02-04 20:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by fieronut72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They tried concrete but, rubber worked better
2007-02-04 03:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because IT'S THE ONLY THING THAT WILL HOLD UP A CAR OR TRUCK. SO THAT IT WILL RIDE ON THE ASPHALT SO THAT'S THE ANSWER.
2007-02-04 04:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by :X [{(XxLaker HaterxX)}] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is hard, but pliable and wears very well.
2007-02-04 10:20:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋