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Product Specification: Tyre Rubber
Tyres vary in the amount and types of elastomers used in their construction depending on the application.
They also vary in the amount of metal and fibre used.
Other additives such as sulphur, silica etc are also present but for the most part a typical European tyre will contain:
| Ingredient | Percentage by weight |
|---|---|
| Elastomers (NR, SBR, BR) | 45-50% |
| Carbon Black | 20-25% |
| Metal | 12-25% |
| Textile (polyamide, polyester) | 5-10% |
| Process oil | 5-15% |
| Fillers and curatives | 5-10% |
