Rara Avis
Veteran Member
bill6 said:Hi Paul; it's not a matter of tread life. In my example I'm referring to the sidewall. Some tractors, especially those sitting out in the sun, have tire sidewalls that become dry, light-colored, and very hard. They crack and look awful. Rubber dressing keeps them black & soft. Many trucks and tractors have sidewall failures far in advance of any tread issues..... Plus, it just looks nice.
Gee Bill, I would just assume you put your tractors away...out of the sun...
When I refer to tread life...I include sidewall deterioration in the equation...on a farm...tire failure is tire failure regardless of the cause...
I've noticed that equipment residing north of the Mason-Dixon Line, normally, doesn't seem to have the sun damage that the South experiences...