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08-05-2010, 09:11 PM
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 Drives: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Kalifornia
Posts: 2
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My second post. Having talked to numerous tire mfg. reps. over the years, they all say don't put anything on tires and only clean with soap and water. Anything with a petroleum derivative in it can draw the preservatives out of the tire. Dressings with petroleum derivitives can also change the molecular structure of the tire's thread compound, compounds the tire manufacturers work hard on to acheve adhesion and wear characteristics. Discount Tire specifically warns against using products containing alcohol or petroleum derivatives on trailer tires. They also say trailer tires should be replaced after five years.
If tire dressings are a good idea why don't tire manufacturers sell them, let alone recommend them? Last edited by cadman_57; 08-06-2010 at 12:11 AM. |
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