A New Wrinkle — Safety on Wheels (1950s)

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This film highlights the danger of tire blowouts, which are a significant cause of fatal accidents. It explains how a blowout causes a tire to slip off the rim, leading to loss of control. To address this, a new wheel design was developed with grooves that firmly secure the tire bead to the rim, even after a blowout. Tests demonstrated that cars equipped with these grooved wheels, known as “Miracle Wheels,” maintained control even at high speeds after a tire was intentionally blown out. The film concludes by emphasizing the safety benefits and affordability of this innovation, which can be applied to existing wheels to prevent accidents and save lives.

Keywords: tire blowout, car safety, accident prevention, wheel design, Miracle Wheel, tire bead, rim, loss of control, high-speed test, grooved wheel