RE: Tire Rot I'd be willing to bet that there is another factor beside ozone etc. in the 'tire rot' equation. Today's tires use some complex chemistry in the rubber compounds in order to achieve certain handling, traction and wear performance. I'm guessing here but if the chemical mix or the curing process is just a little bit off at the factory then the rubber will continue to cure over time similar to the deterioration in some plastics over time. Only a guess on my part. Any chemists out there that have worked with rubber that can comment on this? |
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