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Is it normal for the wheel well plastic to be coated with rubber residue?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by crackedmirror, May 14, 2021.

  1. May 14, 2021 at 6:34 PM
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    crackedmirror

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    crackedmirror [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm assuming it's the tire from the rubber that gets flung and hardens over the years (2000 first gen). Is this worth taking the time to remove?
     
    crackedmirror, May 14, 2021
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  2. May 15, 2021 at 7:06 AM
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    Knute

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    Likely not tire rubber.

    More likely it is asphalt that has been slung onto the wheel liners from road repair/construction.

    Frankly, if it isn't interfering then I wouldn't mess with it.
     
    Knute, May 15, 2021
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