Tires: From Wooden Wheels to Modern Cars

The video tutorial explores the evolution of tires, starting from their role in protecting wheels and enhancing vehicle comfort and control. It traces the history from ancient wooden wheels to the invention of pneumatic tires by Robert William Thompson and John Boyd Dunlop. The process of vulcanization by Charles Goodyear is highlighted as a key development, leading to more durable and waterproof tires. The tutorial concludes with the impact of tire advancements on modern transportation.

What is one of the primary functions of tires on a vehicle?

• To reduce the weight of the vehicle

• To increase the speed of the vehicle

• To protect the steel part of wheels from wear and tear

• To enhance the color of the vehicle

What material was NOT used in the early development of tire hoops around wooden wheels?

• Leather

• Iron

• Plastic

• Steel

Who invented the first practical pneumatic tire?

• Henry Ford

• John Boyd Dunlop

• Charles Goodyear

• Robert William Thompson

What process did Charles Goodyear patent that improved tire durability?

• Polymerization

• Pneumatization

• Vulcanization

• Galvanization

How have advancements in tire technology impacted modern vehicles?

• They have contributed to safer and more comfortable rides

• They have increased vehicle noise

• They have made vehicles slower

• They have reduced vehicle traction