Rubber is everywhere in modern vehicles, from tires to timing belts. Eventually, all these items wear out, usually by cracking after countless cycles of stretching and snapping back into shape.

Stretching rubber's potential March 4th, 2010 (PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine stretching your television to get a larger screen. Now imagine rolling it up in a drawer when you’re done watching it. Futuristic ...

Rubber that doesn't grow cracks when stretched many times. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 12 / 231215015426.htm ...