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ursus · 08-14-2020, 11:06 AM

Does anybody remember walnut shell snow tires? Ground up walnut shells were mixed in with the rubber on the tread when the tires manufactured. We found some when cleaning out the garage back in the 1960's and my dad claimed they worked OK but wore out quickly on dry pavement.

08-14-2020, 11:06 AM	#20
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,374	Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres? Does anybody remember walnut shell snow tires? Ground up walnut shells were mixed in with the rubber on the tread when the tires manufactured. We found some when cleaning out the garage back in the 1960's and my dad claimed they worked OK but wore out quickly on dry pavement.