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Why are car tires made out of rubber?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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Because it is the best material for traction and wear and comfort of ride to put on cars.
Rubber is elastic, so making tires out of it cushions the ride. If a car rode directly on metal wheels, every pebble in the road would be felt directly by the people riding inside. And if it were road on plastic the tire would just be a crumpled mes

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