According to research in Russia, excess content of carcinogenic substances was found in car tyres from China
Russian news agency TASS referenced  a study by Roskachestvo.
The agency tested 10 tyre brands for PAH, where safe levels are under 0.25 per cent.
Russian tyres met this standard, but Chinese brands exceeded it by 3.2 to 7.7 times, with examples like GoForm AT01 at 0.79 percent and Hifly HF201 at 1.93 percent. The risk comes from cheap aromatic oils used in some tyres, releasing harmful substances during wear and recycling.
As from January 1, 2026, Russia has adjusted its tyre environmental tax based on carcinogenicity, likely doubling taxes for tyres with high harmful substance content.
