Does less noise mean less safe? Industry says yes; the EU, no. Would quieter car tires benefit the public's health? The European Commission thinks so. The commission wants car tires to be quieter to protect citizens from stress-related illness caused by unhealthy noise levels. Automakers and tire makers oppose the commission's proposals. They say quieter tires might be less capable of stopping quickly, which would unnecessarily endanger lives. Proponents of quieter tires claim that reducing noise does not make tires less safe. They argue that the current noise levels of tires harm the health of those who hear traffic noise.
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