Why Place a Water Bottle on Car Tire
If you spot someone balancing a water bottle on their car tire, don’t worry—they’re not losing a bet or filming a weird TikTok challenge. They’re probably just trying to beat the heat or outwit a snowstorm, MacGyver-style. In the blazing summer sun, cars turn into mobile saunas, so placing a bottle on your tire helps keep things cooler by acting like a poor man’s A/C.
And in winter, that same water bottle can do double duty. Frozen bottles placed near tires are said to help with traction, although we suspect the science is shakier than your grandma’s Jell-O mold. Either way, it’s a budget-friendly way to feel like you’ve got a secret car hack up your sleeve—whether it actually works or just impresses your neighbors.
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