Aman Trivedi
Natural rubber is white or off-white when it is first harvested from rubber trees.
During the time of manufacturing process, a material called carbon black is added to the rubber.
The carbon black enhances the strength and durability of the rubber, making tyres more resistant to water and tear.
Carbon black helps the tyre to absorb the heat, prevent the overheating of the tyre and well as the risk of blowouts.
Carbon black is an affordable addition that enhances tyre performance without significantly increasing production costs.
Earlier the colour of the tyres was white until the benefits of adding carbon black were discovered.
The black colour of a tyre is because of the addition of carbon black, which has become the industry standard due to its numerous benefits.