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A Surprising Record HolderWhen you think of the world’s largest tire manufacturer, brands like Michelin, Goodyear, or Bridgestone probably come to mind. But in a surprising twist, the title—at least by volume—belongs to none other than LEGO. Not for Roads, but for PlayYes, that LEGO. While the Danish toy company is best known for its colorful plastic bricks and imaginative playsets, LEGO also holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s largest tire manufacturer. But don’t expect to see these tires on highways—they’re the tiny rubber wheels made for LEGO vehicles. Over 318 Million Tires a YearEvery year, LEGO produces over 318 million miniature tires for its toy sets. This staggering number surpasses the annual output of major real-world tire makers. Though these tires are small, they technically meet…