Buying car tires used to be a problem for vegan drivers because stearic acid is used in the production of the treads. This is caused by the saponification of vegetable and animal fats and oils - consequently the tire is no longer vegan because it contains an animal product.
Most tire manufacturers use animal-sourced stearic acid, but when researching by a blogger, Michelin and Dunlop both shared that they use plant-based stearic acid. This is obtained from palm oil.
Source: reifenpresse.de
On November 1, 2025, four used tires without rims were illegally dumped in a parking lot on the B470 near Gutenstetten. A similar incident also occurred in Scheinfeld.
On the night of October 31, 2025, several old tires on a property in Wallerfing caught fire. Police and firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent properties.
The guide "Disposing of car tires: How to easily get rid of old tires", published by TAG24, provides valuable information about the proper disposal of used tires: Used tires
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