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Old 05-08-2010, 01:03 PM   #1
J.J. Jefferson
 
Drives: 2010 Yaris (5 door liftback)
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lake Panasoffkee, Fl
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Can tires be treated to better perform in inclement weather?

Good day everyone,

I just had a thought about tire performance in bad weather. I live in an area that gets a great deal of rain and it is not uncommon to encounter standing water on the roads. Is there a viable treatment one could dress their tires with to preclude the possibility of loosing traction while extending the life of the tires? On my last vehicle I had a bad habit of rotating the tires very often (sometimes as often as two weeks). This is of particular concern to me because of my disability (bursitis) and the fact that I can be stricken with so much pain while driving it is all I can do to pull to the shoulder or side of the road to rest.
As for the treatment, I would think that some type of hydrophobic lubricant would be a viable solution. I have checked the internet but have yet to find anything and was wondering if any of you had heard of something along these lines. Later this evening I plan to give it a try with a couple of different types of household items. I was thinking that regular vegetable oil would suffice? Perhaps a blend of oils? This would seem to satisfy the requirements of repelling water and extending the life of the tire. I am not very mechanically inclined and am fortunate to have found a forum such as this one to get honest and sincere advice. Thank you all in advance.

Jeff
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