{"id":17569,"date":"2026-08-03T00:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T00:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=17569"},"modified":"2026-08-03T00:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T00:21:09","slug":"why-there-might-be-a-plastic-bottle-on-your-car-tire-and-what-you-should-actually-do-about-it-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=17569","title":{"rendered":"**Why There Might Be a Plastic Bottle on Your Car Tire\u2014And What You Should Actually Do About It**"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a plastic bottle lodged against your car tire can be surprising, especially if you&#8217;ve seen viral posts claiming it&#8217;s part of a car theft scheme. According to the online rumor, a thief places an empty plastic bottle between the tire and the wheel well so it creates a loud popping or crackling sound when the vehicle starts moving. The driver then stops to investigate, supposedly leaving the car vulnerable to theft. 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