Dry Rotting Tires

[dorus]

The only product that has done very well for me... Renew Protect line.
It actually penetrates and seals dry. I only reapply 3 or 4 times a year. Pretty simple stuff to use... and , never use silicone products like Armor All.

 

[scoutcub]

Great thread/topic. I own a 06 F-350 dually with 44K miles and recently noticed all tires are starting very fine cracking. The tread all the way around is holding up great, but I'm wondering at what point do I seek replacement....
Unfortunately I don't have space for storing the beast inside, so it sits outside all year. And, I work overseas so it sits unmoved for 6 weeks at a time.....
next house will have a BIG garage....

 

[jaquetarr]

In lieu of cloth covers for my trailer tires, I use scraps of cement board. They are heavy enough not to blow off, light enought to move by hand and don't rot when left in contact with the ground. I just lean them against the side to cover all of the tire. And cheap to considering the price for RV tire covers.

Another associated concern: conveyor belting. Would "Renew Protect" work to keep those from rotting?

Rgds,
tim

 

[glh]

i can remember my grandpa putting brake fluid on the tires and the cracks would go back closed
and when he saw um opening back up he would do it again
one time right after he put some on the tire i put a small stick in the crack and the next day i try to pull it out and couldn't
(i got in trouble for that one) lol
gary...

 

[lpdcac]

We have a 2001 TC33D New Holland compact tractor with seriously dry rotted front turf tires. To the point that I have to order 2 new tires to replace them. Has anybody here got any knowledge or experience re the difference (if any) in dry rot resistance between turf, industrial, or ag tires? Price is a consideration as well.

 

[slowzuki]

No difference. Keep them out of the sun. Use UV treatment/rubber restore on them.

We have a 2001 TC33D New Holland compact tractor with seriously dry rotted front turf tires. To the point that I have to order 2 new tires to replace them. Has anybody here got any knowledge or experience re the difference (if any) in dry rot resistance between turf, industrial, or ag tires? Price is a consideration as well.

 

[sweep]

don't know if it's true, but I've heard armor-all helps.

Never use Armor All on tires. Armor All contains either silicones and petroleum distillates that attack rubber. Same as STP Son of a Gun-bad stuff for tires.

Best rubber preservative is Team 303 Protectorant-contains no silicones or petroleum distillates that attack rubber. RV dealers really recommend the stuff.

As sunlight is the worst killer of tires another poster on this site had covers made for his tractor tires from his local tent and awning co. using scraps. If I recall it was very reasonable price wise.

 

[jmanatee2]

I 2nd 303 Aerospace Protectant.

 

[Renze]

shoe polish is what manufacturers use to make them look good on fairs... might help the rubber as well..?

 

[Ken45101]

Thankfully, tractor tires seem to last without the problems. Yes, mine are stored out of the sunlight but...

I just had to replace the rear tires on my 2007 dually pickup. The sidewalls were deteriorating and leaking. Tread was still very good. Can't blame sunlight since the inner tires were shielded from the sun.

Ken