Tires

What's in a Tire?

An all-season passenger tire weighs about 21 pounds and has approximately:

• 4 lbs of 8 types of natural rubber
• 6 lbs of 5 different types of synthetic rubber
• 5 lbs of 8 types of carbon black
• 1 lb of steel cord for belts
• 1 lb of polyester and nylon
• 1 lb of steel bead wire
• 3 lbs of 40 different kinds of chemicals, waxes, oils, pigments, etc.
  [Source: Goodyear website]
  
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