Foam Filled Tires Makes a huge Difference in Cabin Noise
We have repeatedly talked about how tyres are among the most critical car components. They are the only point of contact between the car and the road. Therefore, investing in quality tires is a necessity. Another reason one must invest in quality tires is comfortability. Some of you might feel that the noise inside the passenger cabin is too much.
More often than not, it is the tyres which are producing the extra noise which you hear inside the passenger cabin. It is why tire manufacturers are continuously working on introducing new materials or technology which reduces the noise and improves the comfortability. Using a specially designed rubber is one way to reduce noise.
Interestingly, there are other ways to reduce the noise from the tires. Think about your standard foam? What is your reaction if PitStopArabia tells you that you can simply cut the tire noise by filling it with foam? When we pitched this idea to a couple of customers, they laughed it off. However, foam-filled tires are a reality.
What do we mean by foam-filled tires?
Foam does not refer to the shaving foam or any other such type. Instead, when it comes to tires, foam refers to a round tube of semi-rigid polyurethane foam. It is inserted inside the tire using a unique adhesive. Overall, it reduces cabin noise. Furthermore, it is useful for another purpose. If a flat occurs, foam-filled tires support the tire tread. In short, you can continue driving with foam-filled tires after getting a flat.
Now let us discuss some of the advantages of foam-filled tires.
Advantages
- As said before, foam can help drivers continue driving.
- Reduces cabin noise.
- They are useful for drivers who operate in settings where punctures are quite common (offroad or industrial environments, etc.).
- Ensures a consistent tire pressure.
- Provides better manoeuvrability.
Despite the various advantages, foam-filled tyres have disadvantages too.
Disadvantages
- Foam rings are expensive.
- They need to be replaced frequently.
- Foam causes friction which leads to heat. The heat causes faster tread wear.
- The weight of the tyres increases drastically.
Final Thoughts
It is simply up the discretion of the driver to install foam-filled tires or not. They are the same as conventional tires with the only difference being the foam layer. Therefore, you can mount, balance, and fix them just like a standard tire. This concludes our brief article today. We hope that you find it informative and interesting.