Have you ever seen some strange black rubber strips or tube pieces hanging just above or around the tyres of a truck? Usually people ignore them considering them as decoration or old things but let us tell you about the special reason behind this in this article today.
You must have seen big trucks running on the roads, but have you ever noticed that some black rubber strips or tube pieces are seen hanging near the tyres of these trucks?
Most of us ignore them considering them just 'decoration' or 'use of old things', but there is a very practical and interesting reason behind this. Guaranteed, you will be surprised to know the answer.
Are these rubber tubes 'Nazar Battu'?
Many people think that these rubber pieces are put on the truck to protect it from evil eyes, just like lemons and chillies are hung outside our houses, but the truth is something else. Actually, the main function of these rubber strips is to clean the tyres of the truck.
When a truck runs on the road, especially on dusty or muddy roads, dust, mud, gravel and small stones get deposited on its tyres. If this dirt remains on the tyre, it can reduce the grip of the tyre and also cause it to wear out quickly.
How does this Jugaad work?
These rubber strips hanging near the tyres of trucks work on a simple but effective principle. When the truck moves, these rubber strips keep swinging continuously due to air pressure and the movement of the truck. While swinging, these strips repeatedly hit the tyres of the truck.
This 'collision' keeps the dust, dirt and grime accumulated on the tyres falling off. It is a kind of moving tyre cleaner. Imagine, the driver does not have to stop every now and then to clean the tyres. These rubber tubes keep doing this work on their own.
There are many benefits of this Desi Jugaad
- Increased tyre life: By avoiding dirt build-up on tyres, the tread doesn't wear out, making them last longer.
- Better grip: Clean tyres grip the road better, making driving safer.
- Saves time and money: Saves the cost of repeatedly cleaning or washing tyres.
- Tyre Look: Clean tyres look good too.
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