Toxic particles from tyre wear almost 2,000 times worse than from exhausts as weight of cars increases
Almost 2,000 times more particle pollution is produced by tyre wear than is pumped out of the exhausts of modern cars, tests have shown.
The tyre particles pollute air, water and soil and contain a wide range of toxic organic compounds, including known carcinogens, the analysts said, suggesting tyre pollution could rapidly become a major issue for regulators.
