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Old 09-12-2008, 11:19 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by renzop
Ummm.....

I think what you are talking about is "mold release" compound. This has nothing to do with fungi or biological molds but instead allows the tire to more easily "release" from the "mold" in which it was made. Mold release is a kind of greasy, powdery substance on the tire that is indeed slippery and does need to be worn off through driving.

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Alan
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