3000 years before Dunlop

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The wheel structure of chariots evidently comprised rings and tires, even with retreaded tires, grooves were still distinguishable. Interestingly, these men were not nobility or soldiers, but rather ordinary individuals bringing gifts for a new year celebration. This demonstrates that tire usage was commonplace, unlike other great civilizations which utilized wood and bronze for wheels during the same period. Persian innovation in wheel technology is apparent here.