Originally Posted by gpelpel
I also read that black tires are more durable for the fact that the black part of a tire contains a higher percentage of carbon.
Can someone confirm this?
Some black tires have are made with carbon for better durability. Some black tires do not use carbon. Some tires use black carbon rubber in the middle, but colored rubber on the sidewalls. You need to look at the specifications for your specific tire.
I believe that some Michelin and Panaracer tires and maybe all Avocets are made with carbon rubber.