Oct 11, 2023
Big trucks have triple the number and size of tires.
Tires wear out faster if underinflated or if not swapped - rotated enough to even out the wear.
Major sources of ocean microplastics - Synthetic textiles (35 %), Tires(28 %), City Dust(24 %), Road Markings(7 %).
https://www.horiba.com/int/scientific/resources/science-in-action/where-do-microplastics-come-from/