Study Claims Tire Pollution Is 1,850 Times Worse Than Exhaust Emissions
Janaki Jitchotvisut - Wednesday
Independent British research firm Emissions Analytics tested a number of tires at multiple stages of life to reach its conclusions.
If you’re any kind of vehicle enthusiast, the subject of emissions is probably not far from your mind. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear that word, though? If it’s exhaust emissions, you’re not alone. However, in May, 2022, British independent research firm Emissions Analytics published a new study that claims tire emissions pollute at a rate that’s 1,850 times worse than exhausts.
Now, we should note here that this survey was conducted using cars and other light-duty four-wheeled passenger vehicles, not motorcycles. However, the same basic principles still matter for riders, even if the exact details differ. For example, there are, as you’d expect, several factors in play when considering the pollution generated by tires. How aggressively you drive (or ride) plays a role, as does how new your tires are (newer tires shed more particulates). Vehicle weight is also a significant issue, which is concerning to battery-electric vehicle drivers in 2022, due in large part to the fact that they’re not particularly light on the scale.
On top of everything else, tire composition is also a huge factor. Every tire manufacturer has proprietary formulas for its various tire compounds, and this can affect what kind and how much particulate is released during all types of tire use.
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