Lead Free Wheels
"Each year in Michigan 9 million tires are replaced and require balancing with wheel weights that are currently made of lead. Typically 200-250 grams of lead are used per vehicle to balance the tires. Recent studies have documented that balancing weights fall off wheels with alarming frequency during vehicle use. An estimated 75-100 metric tons are deposited in Michigan roadways each year. More>>"

Clean Car Campaign
"The use of lead in cars accounts for the largest remaining source of lead pollution, finds a new report released today entitled "Getting the Lead Out: Impacts of and Alternatives for Automotive Lead Uses". One car component, the lead starter battery, is responsible for the majority of current lead use in the world. More>>"