You may not know this, but those tiny hairs or tassels on tires serve a specific purpose. Join Bach Hoa XANH as we explore this fascinating topic in this article.
1 What Are Tire Hairs?
Tire hairs, often referred to as “wind thorns” or “new tire thorns,” have a specific name: vent spews. This is the technology used in tire manufacturing.
Vent spews are considered a by-product of the tire manufacturing process. They appear when tires are injected with rubber and then subjected to air pressure and heat to spread the rubber evenly across all corners of the tire.
What Are Tire Hairs?
2 Do These Hairs Serve Any Purpose?
These ‘hairs’ on tires, also known as ‘hair’ or ‘wind thorns,’ are a by-product of the tire manufacturing process and have no functional purpose during tire operation.
While they don’t contribute to the tire’s performance, these hairs are entirely harmless and have minimal impact on the tire’s road grip. Trimming them off new tires is purely for aesthetic reasons.
Do These Hairs Serve Any Purpose?
