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
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