Does asphalt sticking to tires have any impact?
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There is an impact when asphalt sticks to tires. Its adhesive strength is very high, and once stuck to the tire, it won't come off easily but instead becomes more firmly attached over time. Additionally, asphalt contains corrosive substances that can damage the tire. It is important to clean asphalt off car tires promptly to prevent tire damage and ensure driving safety, as the longer the asphalt remains on the tire, the harder it becomes to remove. Below are the functions of car tires: 1. Car tires are one of the important components of a vehicle. They directly contact the road surface and work together with the car's suspension to absorb shocks during driving, ensuring a comfortable ride and smooth driving experience. 2. They ensure good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface, improving the vehicle's traction, braking, and maneuverability, while also bearing the weight of the car.
Speaking of this, it reminds me of my last road trip. After driving on a newly paved asphalt road, I noticed the tires were covered in black sticky stuff. At first, I didn’t pay much attention, but later I realized something was wrong—the asphalt had covered the tire treads, significantly reducing grip on wet or slippery roads. The rear of the car felt unstable when turning. Once on a rainy day, I almost skidded and had to rush to a repair shop for cleaning. The mechanic said asphalt can accelerate tire aging, especially in summer when high temperatures melt it, allowing it to seep into the rubber and damage the structure. Cleaning requires special detergent and gentle brushing—scrubbing too hard can harm the tires. So, I suggest everyone detour when seeing road construction signs. If unavoidable, clean the sticky residue as soon as possible—don’t be as careless as I was back then.
This really hits home for me. Last month, I encountered a road paver on the national highway and got a lot of hot asphalt stuck in my tires. The ride became extremely uncomfortable - I could feel slight vibrations when the wheels rotated, and the steering wheel started shaking at speeds above 80 km/h. During inspection, we found not just hardened asphalt chunks stuck to the tires, but also a layer of sticky substance coating the rims, completely throwing off the wheel balance. The mechanic warned that leaving it uncleaned could lead to the melted asphalt mixing with dust in hot weather, eventually eroding the wheel rim coating. Moreover, asphalt-covered tires have significantly worse heat dissipation at high speeds - after just two hours of continuous driving, the rims became too hot to touch. Now whenever I approach construction zones, I'd rather detour 5 extra kilometers than drive through. Cleaning this mess is an absolute pain.
