# Why Car Tires Are Always Black (And Why The Color Matters)

> You can customize the color of your car however you please, but you can't do the same for your tires. They're black for a reason that has nothing to do with style and everything to do with science.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1902609/car-tires-why-always-black-explained-reason-color-matters/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=686b95a5100619e1fbc3a97f)
- **Published:** 2025-07-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nothing #black #color #tires #always #matters #behind #carbon
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