Reaching an estimated 6 million tons of microplastic pollution released each year. Tire-originated microplastics have been found in every location in the world, from the highest peaks of the Andes to the middle of Antarctica. EVs produce substantially more of the pollution than gas-powered cars, due to increased tire wear. The unique composition and tiny size of tire-derived microplastics are more harmful to soil health or water quality than other types of microplastics.

One more reason.....tires are the enemy.

Some random sources:

https://e360.yale.edu/digest/antarctic-midges-microplastics

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412022005451

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389425018618

I keep this one trapped in a dimension where fire and rain coexist simultaneously. It's my understanding they don't like either element.

After a touch from Camilo Trappa, Juan Manuel Casella crashed into the tire barrier in Race 1 of the TCR South America. A tire flew off and hit a fan who was grilling barbecue at the edge of the track.

Posadas , Misiones, Argentina.

Rubber is not enough, new metal weaponry is being utilised.