Many people still think that the spikes on tires are to prevent slipping
The small spikes on motorcycle tires (vent spews) are a by-product of tire manufacturing. However, these small spikes have no effect on the tire’s operation. In fact, these fibers are properly called vent spews. They’re known as’vent spews’, which is an odd word for something quite common. Other names include sprue nubs, tire nibs, gate … Read more