Thread: car static zaps
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Old 04-12-2004, 01:28 PM
Brad E430 Brad E430 is offline
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The problem lies in the amount of silicon in the type of tire you are using. Cars act as a big capacitor and absorb an electrical charge as you drive them. Because silicon is a very good electrical insulator, the charge (electrical potential) can’t transfer to ground until is has and unsuspecting victim – you.
I don't know were you can find any info on silicon specs - You might just as a toll booth operator which cars hurt the most.

...Brad
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