Why do tires heat up?

Heating is both an advantage and a disadvantage of tires. A heated tire can reveal its potential to the fullest, which is why there is a warm-up lap in racing. But heating is also bad, because excessive heating where it is not needed is a loss of energy, and therefore fuel.

Let's leave the benefits of heating the tire, its advantages are extremely clear. Let's discuss the heating that tire manufacturers are trying to reduce and how it can be harmful.

The principle of energy-saving tires is to prevent excessive heating of the tire rubber while rolling. The recipe for the rubber compound is aimed at this, which has special components and silicon in its composition. It is silicon that prevents heating and contributes to the reduction of rolling resistance.

Note that when moving, not only the tread that is in contact with the road heats up. The sidewall is also prone to heating. The lower the pressure in the tire, the more deformation of the tire's sidewalls. This also increases energy consumption and increases the risk of tire destruction. Therefore, it is extremely important to monitor the pressure in the tires!