Fashion? Scientific Reason?
The rubber compounds in auto tires (tyres) are damaged by the ultra-violet component of sunlight. Manufacturers add carbon to the rubber mix to reduce the UV damage. The carbon also makes the tires black. I have seen bicycle and motorcycle tires made in several different neon colors, but the most popular color for auto tires is still black.
The rubber compounds in auto tires (tyres) are damaged by the ultra-violet component of sunlight. Manufacturers add carbon to the rubber mix to reduce the UV damage. The carbon also makes the tires black. I have seen bicycle and motorcycle tires made in several different neon colors, but the most popular color for auto tires is still black.
