Rubberized Roads: What are your thoughts?

[Amadeus]

With only a handful of states having really used 'rubberized asphalt' on their roads there may only be a few of you who have any real experience on them but I would still like to hear from those that have both experienced & 'heard of it' as well.

With the 5 year transportation bill scheduled to be renewed by the Obama administration (that's pretty scary in and of itself) there is a good chance (for several reasons) that 'rubberized asphalt' will be considered.

Opening question, what are your impressions of such a technology?

(for the record I have a biased opinion and sole purpose of this thread is to get YOUR input)

 

[FJRGuy]

Would I bounce down the road if I dumped?

 

[Bustanut joker]

Well I hope they're "new" rubber.. Last thing I want is somebody else's "stuff" imbedded in my pores when I hit the 'phault.. :blink:

:jester:

 

[bob-st]

Did you hear about the tire company that's going to make tires out of used condoms?

Turns out it takes 365 used condoms to make a single tire.

They say they are going to call this new tire a "good-year".

What is 'rubberized asphalt'?

Bob

 

[Amadeus]

:haha: Ok, that was funny!

Rubberized roads is where they put recycled tire rubber into the road asphalt. If you've ever ridden around in Arizona you've probably been on one. They are SUPER quiet! I've never ridden on one though and wonder if anyone can comment on how confidence inspiring it felt.

Our roads here in California absolutely SUCK! As a matter of fact, Silicon Valley got rated the worst roads in the nation. I think this type of road would do well here since there isn't much of a road budget.

 

[Makuna]

We have a small test section of it on I-520 east of the 520 floating bridge. I haven't ridden the bike acrossed it yet as I don't travel that area much. The biggest thing I noticed when I drove the car on it was the lack of road noise. Very quiet.

 

[Lowcountry Joe]

If the powers at be could figure out how to make either tires or roads out of pu$$y, then they would NEVER wear out! Only issue then would be scent control! (Yea, it's Friday).

 

[Amadeus]

We have a small test section of it on I-520 east of the 520 floating bridge. I haven't ridden the bike acrossed it yet as I don't travel that area much. The biggest thing I noticed when I drove the car on it was the lack of road noise. Very quiet.

That's cool, I hadn't heard about that test section. I do know of an 8 mile section between Everett and Seattle on south bound I-5 (I think in the Lynnwood area). Im curious how that's holding up and what people think about it. There's no doubt that asphalt rubber (AR) roads are quieter by about 7db on average. Makes those expensive concrete sound barriers look like a major unnecessary expense.

 

[user 6393]

If the powers at be could figure out how to make either tires or roads out of pu$$y, then they would NEVER wear out! Only issue then would be scent control! (Yea, it's Friday).

ya, but wouldn't the roads just keep getting wider/looser with use and old age?

 

[v65]

If the powers at be could figure out how to make either tires or roads out of pu$$y, then they would NEVER wear out! Only issue then would be scent control! (Yea, it's Friday).

Now that would make motorcycle and convertible sales soar!

 

[Amadeus]

If the powers at be could figure out how to make either tires or roads out of pu$$y, then they would NEVER wear out! Only issue then would be scent control! (Yea, it's Friday).

ya, but wouldn't the roads just keep getting wider/looser with use and old age?

LOL!!! That's not something I want to picture.

Back on topic...

 

[Steel]

If the powers at be could figure out how to make either tires or roads out of pu$$y, then they would NEVER wear out! Only issue then would be scent control! (Yea, it's Friday).

ya, but wouldn't the roads just keep getting wider/looser with use and old age?

OK, that's just... just...bad.

 

[Tek]

If the powers at be could figure out how to make either tires or roads out of pu$$y, then they would NEVER wear out! Only issue then would be scent control! (Yea, it's Friday).

ya, but wouldn't the roads just keep getting wider/looser with use and old age?

OK, that's just... just...bad.

Wouldn't also restrict the useage to 3 weeks each month...?

 

[user 6393]

If the powers at be could figure out how to make either tires or roads out of pu$$y, then they would NEVER wear out! Only issue then would be scent control! (Yea, it's Friday).

ya, but wouldn't the roads just keep getting wider/looser with use and old age?

OK, that's just... just...bad.

Wouldn't also restrict the useage to 3 weeks each month...?

uh huh

then there'd be the added cost of chocolate at the toll booth...

 

[big ears]

They have put down rubberized road on a few mile of I=10. At least they said it was. I have ridden on the new road topping and it is smooth and quiet.

 

[Philip V]

Haven't ridden on onr yet, but it sure sounds like a good idea.

 

[Badcat]

The stuff is all over the Phoenix metro area freeways. It is quiter and smoother than regular asphalt. I have not noticed any difference in the grip during rain so I guess it has no real downsides. Seems to be a good idea.

 

[Toecutter]

Are there little bits of steel cords hanging out of the stuff?

 

[bikesniffer]

Did you hear about the tire company that's going to make tires out of used condoms?
Turns out it takes 365 used condoms to make a single tire.

They say they are going to call this new tire a "good-year".

What is 'rubberized asphalt'?

Bob

365 condoms for one tire...mhmmmm must be dino condoms; foot long and 1/2 inch thick, unused of course unless you want a dual compound tire :blink: :yahoo: