static electricity shock when exiting car (97 Accord) - anti-static straps?

That may well be, but why is this something that has just started
occurring after I put new tires on my vehicles?

Ken

 

That may well be, but why is this something that has just started
occurring after I put new tires on my vehicles?[/QUOTE]

This is common with the composition of some tires. They build up static
with friction with the road, and can't dissipate it. You become the
path by which it dissipates once you touch the body of the car.

 

I don't know. There are too many variables and unknowns
to arrive at a meaningful answer.

 

This is common with the composition of some tires. They build up static
with friction with the road, and can't dissipate it. You become the
path by which it dissipates once you touch the body of the car.[/QUOTE]

I have read this somewhere. Something about the amount of carbon in
the tires and the tires meeting desired sidewall standards.