Bicycle Tire Section, 1915-1925

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Artifact Overview

Bicycle tires evolved to give cyclists a more comfortable ride. Solid rubber tires first appeared in the mid to late 19th century and were an improvement over wood and metal tires. This cutaway section shows the rubber core attached to the inner metal rim.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cutaway

Date Made

1915-1925

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery

Object ID

00.4.7477

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Rubber (Material)
Metal

Color

Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 8.5 in (total length)
Circumference: 3.75 in