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While an American, Charles Goodyear, discovered how to vulcanize rubber, it was Scotsman John Boyd Dunlop (above) who perfected the pneumatic tire. (WIKIMEDIA PHOTO)

Tires have come a long way since the early days of motoring — or have they? They’re still the same shape, they still rely on air, and they still mount on wheels.

Tires are also the only holdover from a bygone day of less than reliable transportation in that we still carry a spare.

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