# What Are The Rubber Strips On Older Car Doors Really For?

> First, let's just clear up a potential point of confusion — we're not talking about rubber door seals; they still very much exist and help keep us warm, dry, and relatively soundproofed in our cars, although you still…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2053771/what-rubber-strip-car-door-for/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=694814ea1cc0ee2db54e0516)
- **Published:** 2025-12-21
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #rubber #strips #doors #older #aftermarket #along #although #body
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