How are tires made?

Modern chemistry, physics, and engineering have come together to make your journey safe and comfortable.

Although tire designs vary by product and manufacturer, on average, a tire contains more than 100 individual components.

Tires can contain natural rubber, synthetic rubber, steel, nylon, silica (derived from sand), polyester, carbon, petroleum, etc.

The combination of ingredients and processes used by different manufacturers determines the different characteristics of all the tires on the market today.

How are tires made?

How are tires made?

What are tire parts made of?

Rubber is the main material used in tires. Some tires are made up of up to 200 different raw materials that are combined with rubber compounds to create the various components of the tire's construction.

Rubber mixing

Various ingredients are mixed with rubber to produce compounds with specific characteristics. The compound on the outside of the tire provides traction and mileage, while the rubber on the inside of the tire adheres to the belt system and provides stability. Rubber compounds can vary due to the variety of materials used in the tire.

How are tires made?

Tire components

The materials used by each tire manufacturer are selected based on individual technology. Each component of a tire is designed to provide benefits related to its specific function, while working with other components.