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Old Crank

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5. Not just electric car tires

Reply to LogDog75 (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 04:43 AM

Jul 21

All shed rubber particles as they wear. From my readings, can't remember where, streams near country roads and the fish in them are being negatively affected by the tire bits.

I'm sure they are working on compounds that reduce wear.

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No surprises here [View all] Old Crank Jul 20 OP

Its true on hybrid as well genxlib Jul 20 #1

The tire manufacturers need to catch up LogDog75 Jul 20 #2

Saw these recently in a Michigan car museum MichMan Jul 20 #3

Wood would Old Crank Jul 21 #4

Not just electric car tires Old Crank Jul 21 #5