How do they match: Tire Builders

  • Position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges.
  • Position rollers that turn ply edges under and over beads, or use steel rods to turn ply edges.
  • Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires.
  • Buff tires according to specifications for width and undertread depth.
  • Depress pedals to rotate drums, and wind specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodies.