Many people wonder about the rubber straps tied around truck tires. Are they purely for aesthetics, or do they actually serve a purpose? This article from Xe Tai My Dinh will explain in detail about hanging rubber straps on truck tires.
Rubber straps tied to a truck tire
Why Hang Rubber Straps on Truck Tires?
These seemingly small rubber straps can actually help drivers save a significant amount of money and it’s not simply because the owner likes to hang them. Hanging rubber straps on truck tires plays an important role, especially for vehicles carrying building materials or operating on uneven roads.
Benefits of Hanging Rubber Straps on Tires
The main function of hanging rubber straps on truck tires is to create friction with the wheel, reducing mud, dirt, and gravel from sticking to it, while also preventing soil and rocks from sticking and falling onto the road.
Close-up of rubber straps tied to a truck tire for mud and debris control
Dropping soil and rocks onto the road can be penalized according to Level C, Clause 2, Article 20 of Decree 46/2016/ND-CP. The penalty ranges from VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 for the act of driving a vehicle that causes mud, soil, sand, materials, or other waste to fall onto the road, causing traffic safety hazards and environmental pollution. In addition, violators must also remedy the consequences by collecting garbage, mud, and restoring the original condition.
Thus, hanging rubber straps on truck tires helps save significant costs for the vehicle owner. They act as a “broom” sweeping the tires, cleaning the wheels during use.
A long-haul truck driver shared: “It’s nothing more than a broom, with a function similar to specialized wheel cleaning fluid. Instead of using specialized water to wash the wheels, just tie a bunch of rubber straps cut from the inner tube of the tire and you have a set of clean, shiny black wheels.”
Other Solutions to Limit Mud and Dirt Sticking to Tires
In addition to hanging rubber straps on truck tires, you can regularly maintain your tires and use a tire blackening and polishing solution to increase elasticity and create a film that limits mud and dirt from sticking to the wheels.
You can use foam rubber, tire shine solution, and polish the tires with oil. For high efficiency and long service life, you can refer to Tire Polish or Grass L-03 tire shine solution. The steps are as simple as follows:
- Thoroughly clean the tire casing, removing all dirt and rocks stuck on the grooves of the tire surface.
- Let the car dry completely before applying tire shine.
- Mix the solution in a ratio of 1-1/1-2 with water for a glossy effect and 1-3/1-5 with water for a blackening effect, and spread evenly on the surface of the tire casing.
- Allow the solution to dry naturally before using the car and do not use water to spray or dry the car.
Conclusion
Hanging rubber straps on truck tires is a simple but effective solution to clean tires, save costs, and protect the environment. In addition, regular tire maintenance and the use of tire polishing solutions are also useful measures to keep your tires clean and durable. Contact Xe Tai My Dinh for more advice on truck care products and services.
