/data/photo/2018/05/08/662995759.jpg "Understand the Meaning of the Colorful Lines on New Tires")
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Colorful lines will usually be found on the palm ban new one. Before applying to the rim, this line can still be seen. But over time, this line disappears by itself.
On Vehicle Test PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk, Zulpata Zainal explained, the colorful lines on the tires or what is commonly referred to as “trade mark” has a function more towards internal needs, not for consumers
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“There is no effect on tire performance or specifications. It’s just to make it easier for manufacturers to differentiate tire sizes, ”said Zulpata when contacted by Kompas.com, Friday (11/12/2020).
Zulpata continued, for example for the Avanza 185/70 R14, all tires of that size will be the same color on the tread.
“This method is made to make it easier for parbik officers who have to move large amounts of tires. So that colorful lines are made to facilitate the work, ”he said.
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“So just look at the site, you already know how big it is. There is no need to observe the side, “continued Zulpata.
However, according to Zulpata trade mark this is not a standard for the tire manufacturer, the same size between the tire manufacturers may have different colors, but usually for one factory it must be the same.
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