How was the Four Wheeler invented?

How was the Four Wheeler invented?

The very first ATV – or AATV – ever created was called the Jiger (pronounced “Jigger”) and was invented by a Canadian named John Gower who was tired of trudging through the snow in frozen Alberta while cutting his firewood. He wanted to create a machine to travel through the outdoors, whatever the terrain.

What was the first 4 wheeler ever made?

The Jiger. Though Honda would become the most popular ATV brand later on, the very first ATV was actually developed in 1961 in Toronto, Canada and called the Jiger. The Jiger was a 5 1/2 horsepower, 200 pound, 6-wheeled amphibious ATV, meaning the vehicle could travel on land and water.

Will bigger tires make ATV faster?

The taller or the larger the tire that you install on your ATV/UTV, the higher the gear ratio will become. Larger tires will also be heavier and will have a larger rotating mass, which will rob low-end torque and power. Gear Reduction Kits will allow the wheels to spin faster.

Why are tires bad for the environment?

The biggest problem with discarding old tires is that they contain chemicals and heavy metals that leach into the environment as the tires break down. Some of these chemicals, according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board, are carcinogenic and mutagenic (cause cancer and gene mutations).

Can you make money shredding tires?

You can use a tire shredder to make profit instead of simply disposing of the tires that will not only create revenue but also save environment. There are different grades of shredded tire product on the market. This will give you a lot of options in selling your tire crumb and finding the nearest buyers.

How much does a tire shredding machine cost?

Primary shredders to handle passenger tires start at about $130,000 to $150,000. If you want to handle passenger tires and truck tires (but not OTR, or off-the-road, tires), then you can plan on spending roughly $300,000 for the primary shredder.

Why do truck tires shred?

Often, the blowout will occur simply because the driver didn’t properly inflate their truck’s tires or they failed to change a tire that’s overworn. In both of these scenarios, a blowout can stem from tread separation, which causes the tire to rapidly lose air pressure and explode.