Yippie! I know how to build a tire!

[Wcross]

Part of my new job is to know how to build a tire. I finally have been judged competent to build one. I will not be doing it on a regular basis, I have great respect for the workers that do it for 12 hours a day and pump out 300+ tires.

I have met people who thought we just poured some rubber in a mold and out pops a tire?

One more 12 hour shift on Sunday and I will enjoy a couple of days rest!

[EstimatedProphet]

1. As a matter of fact

I thought it was just a matter of putting rubber in a mold too.

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. Steel-belted radials?

I think tires have multiple layers of stuff. At least I hope they do.

[EstimatedProphet]

4. Yes

I frankly just never thought about them much before.

[jmowreader]

3. Where are you building these tires?

If you say "the Kelly-Springfield plant in Fayetteville," drop me p-mail.

[Wcross]

5. A Bridgestone/Firestone Plant n/t

[greendog]

6. 12 hour shift!!!!

....how can I avoid purchasing tires built toward the end of one of those shifts. Seems like the quality could vary a bit.

[Wcross]

7. Most of us like the shift....

Two on, two off. Every other weekend is a three day thing, either working or off. I can honestly say that I wouldn't hesitate to ride on any tire produced at our plant. (I do)

The tire builders take pride in what they produce and scrap is tracked by upc code. You really can't survive as a tire builder if you build crap.