Tyres were first developed solely as a means of transporting vehicles in a smooth manner, but in the last 100 years they have become so much more than that alone.
The resilience and durability of tyres has made them incredibly popular in a whole host of fields that you probably never even imagined and they have now been integrated into the world of art, construction, and much more besides.
In this blog we are going to look at some of the more unique uses for tyres Edinburgh, how many of these have you heard of?
Construction
Did you know that in some countries, filling tyres with materials such as earth or concrete is used as a method of construction?
The rubber within the tyre is not only durable and pretty environmentally friendly in comparison to alternative building materials, but is actually a great insulator and offers excellent energy efficiency ratings.
Tacking soil erosion
Tyre walls are often used to protect the sides of rivers and coastlines from the threat of erosion, taking the brunt of the waves that come splashing and reducing the risk of soil erosion.
Due to the durable make-up of these tyres, they are more than capable of withstanding some pretty intense pressure from the elements and will last many years.
Modern Art
In the world of modern art, tyres are far from the strangest item to end up being put on display. From striking structures putting the world to rights to interesting garden ornaments, tyres have been used by artists in all sorts of different fun and interesting ways.
Outdoor activities
Ever swung on a tire swing when you were younger? If not, you have been missing out.
Tyres are a great tool when building your very own adventure playground and are often incorporated into the design of children’s play parks and outdoor adventure facilities.
One of the great things about tyres is their ability to absorb shock impacts, this is the reason that your tyres don’t burst every time you drive through a pothole, meaning that they are perfect for creating a safer environment for children, as opposed to using solid wood or other less bouncy materials!
Driving
Yep, we had to mention the obvious one at some point. Millions of tyres are in action every single day in the UK and billions across the world, keeping us all on the road and the world moving smoothly.
If tyres were suddenly to disappear, the globe would swiftly come to a rather unceremonious halt. It is no exaggeration to say that the invention of the tyre is one of the most important in history and that the world would be a very different, and far less connected place without them.
Gardening
Placing plants inside of tyres makes for a very handy and aesthetically pleasing flowerbed and tires have been used for displays and agriculture for decades. The rubber of the tyre is also fantastic at retaining moisture making it ideal in more arid regions, for obvious reasons.