> cause with the price of oil/gas going up, the price of tires > will likely increase a LOT in the next year as well. all made from > the same oil, i believe. not natural rubber anymore. Actually, still a little natural rubber in the mix. Passenger car tires are generally 2:1 synthetic:natural rubber. Truck tires are about 2:1 natural:synthetic. All the same, it's certainly not going to get cheaper! -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel" |
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