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"Steer" tires?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Artbroken, Jan 17, 2011.

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  1. Jan 17, 2011 #1
    Artbroken

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    Are these really made from steers? I can't imagine cattle hide has any advantage over rubber, or is it more for the looks?
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2011 #2
    heyns57

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    Ya, like "Chicago Rawhide" wheel seals are really made from hides. :biggrin_25520:
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2011 #3
    123456

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    Lets not mention MUD flaps..................
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2011 #4
    cherokee96red

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    :biggrin_25521: :biggrin_2554:
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2011 #5
    cherokee96red

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    :biggrin_25521::biggrin_2554:
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2011 #6
    OntarioGuy

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    Yes, they get them from Icelandic cows due to the colder weather they endure. From what I've been told, it does something to the hide that causes a change to the hide on a molecular level. They have been testing hides from Switzerland but haven't had any success. They found tiny imperfections that won't allow higher air pressures to be used.
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  9. Jan 17, 2011 #7
    Jumbo

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    I put on a brand new set of mud flaps, first rainstorm and they were gone:biggrin_25510:
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2011 #8
    Jumbo

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    They are more for the looks. They remind me of the old western movies when some cowboys had plain leather chaps and then one guy had the real furry looking ones, same principle.
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2011 #9
    beancounter

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    And just how do 'air brakes' work? Do they just blow on the rotors so hard it slows the truck down?
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2011 #10
    Lilbit

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    And what's with the landing gear? Trucks don't fly, or are they anticipating that happening?:biggrin_2554:
     
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