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My friend Tom works at the Firestone plant in Bloomington, IL. The History Channel did a segment about the enormous mining equipment tires he helps build. Pretty cool stuff.

Channel: People & Blogs
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm
Author: wdln

Length: 08:36
Rating: 4.90
Views: 47928

Tags: bloomington  firestone  illinois  marvels  modern  tire  

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bettis2148 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
michelins earth movers are better...learn how to build a tire for a ford explorer first.
BmxOhio (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
I've never built em, but i've done section repairs, retreaded, and currently change and repair all the tires shown in that video.Bridgestone/Firestone Also does retreads "Bridgestone Tread renewal system"
gaurav8j (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
they can make 63 inches as well...even bigger than the one they r showing,...
Trevor5142 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
i live in peoria and ive seen the plantdidn't know it was on tv
egamir (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
about how mucha time they take to make a tire like this and how many they produce per day or week.Just wondering cus looks like a lot of work for a single tire. For those explorer owner a good tire for ur suv is the bfgoodrich TA/KO i have those on mine and never have a problem on wet/dry street or off road very confiable tire for suv owners(everyone have a favorite tire brand or style). Have a nice day.
nasjr8 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
I work in a CARLISLE rubber factory! We make EPDM. I saw the one guy in this video cleaning off a mill and I just wanted to say I am way better than him. I am the worlds best calender and mill operator ever. Just gotta throw that out there.
AyTownAffiliate (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
we all work for firestone
uni000ver000sal (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
That explains, we need the Ford Explorer scrap steel to make LeTourneau Loaders!
contractki11er (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
lol ford exploder
stihlthebest (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
why do they inflate the "green tire" with CO2 instead of air?

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