Winterizing tires

[chisholmjb]

I was told that ,from a guy that fixes campers that I should use petroleum jelly on the tiers.has anyone heard this?

[dznf0g]

nope

[SteveH]

I've not heard of it before, but maybe it would take the place of Centramatics?

[ROBERT CROSS]

This is how I do it here in WNY....

Bob

[TRfour]

This should help you out chisholmjb.

303 Products - All About Tire Care

[handn]

I agree with TRfour. 303 is good stuff. We use it on the vinyl in our boat to protect against the industrial strength Mexican sun. We used it regularly and the vinyl on our old boat looked new after four years of continuous exposure.
I hope the person who gave Chisholmjb the advice about petroleum jelly is better at mechanics than he is at giving advice. A petroleum based product will degrade rubber.

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by handn

I agree with TRfour. 303 is good stuff. A petroleum based product will degrade rubber.

As covered in the link above.

"

Other Degradants
Petrochemicals and silicone oils can remove the protective waxes and increase the rate of degradation. Common automotive "protectants" and "tire dressings" are typically devoid of UV stabilizers of any type and contain petrochemicals and/or silicone oils which dissolve away the protective waxes and can actually aggress the sidewall. In the event of warranty sidewall failure, one of the first things tire manufacturers look for is evidence of the use of these types of products. When found, this is often cause for not warranting the sidewall failure.

".

[dznf0g]

303 IS a UV inhibitor and is designated for tire and rubber use. Doesn't say on the bottle anything about petrochemicals.

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by dznf0g

303 IS a UV inhibitor and is designated for tire and rubber use. Doesn't say on the bottle anything about petrochemicals.

Sorry for the confusion, dznfOg!
I'm adding the link again so that you can read the story behind the story.
303 Products - All About Tire Care

I hope this helps.

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by TRfour

Sorry for the confusion, dznfOg!
I'm adding the link again so that you can read the story behind the story.
303 Products - All About Tire Care

I hope this helps.

Ah, that covers it. They only thing I don't like about 303 on tires is; they look good for awhile then get streaky with dust and road grime. It also doesn't really work on the center section of a Classic bumper either, for the same reason.
303 seem to look good (for a long time) on smooth surfaces. BUT, I do love the UV protection. Have used it for years on canoes and the sun definitely doesn't affect them like non treated ones.

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by dznf0g

Ah, that covers it. They only thing I don't like about 303 on tires is; they look good for awhile then get streaky with dust and road grime. It also doesn't really work on the center section of a Classic bumper either, for the same reason.
303 seem to look good (for a long time) on smooth surfaces. BUT, I do love the UV protection. Have used it for years on canoes and the sun definitely doesn't affect them like non treated ones.

Ya, I hear ya dznfOg... Kind'a like me. I always look better after a good shower, and a shave, to wash the days dirt and grime away...

However where tires are concerned, it is good to know the products that enhance and increase their lifespan and safety characteristics as well, over time!

Thanks

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by TRfour

Ya, I hear ya dznfOg... Kind'a like me. I always look better after a good shower, and a shave, to wash the days dirt and grime away...

However where tires are concerned, it is good to know the products that enhance and increase their lifespan and safety characteristics as well, over time!

Thanks

Uh.......yup.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, I may be old fashioned, but I believe in not putting anything on my tires. I have seen pre-mature sidewall cracking because of tire dressing was used; And a friend of mine used [I believe Armoural] on his motorcycle tires. He was on the freeway, when his rear tire slipped on the rim, broke the valve stem, went flat very fast, and almost went down before he got the bike stopped. I wash my tires and rims with the same car wash solution that I wash my trailer and cars with and that's all.

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I may be old fashioned, but I believe in not putting anything on my tires. I have seen pre-mature sidewall cracking because of tire dressing was used;

So please tell us all about what " tire dressing was used ", in your're quote. Could it be that they contained an adverse to rubber content of ( Petrochemicals ), that we have since learned are detrimental to rubber!

Now today, some of us older folks are still learning and more importantly want to pass it on to others, ( kind of our job, so to speak in relevance for today ).

With Love,

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by TRfour

So please tell us all about what " tire dressing was used ", in your're quote. Could it be that they contained an adverse to rubber content of ( Petrochemicals ), that we have since learned are detrimental to rubber!

Now today, some of us older folks are still learning and more importantly want to pass it on to others, ( kind of our job, so to speak in relevance for today ).

With Love,

Hi, all I can say is it was sold in auto parts stores and called Tire Dressing. [usually in a can to be brushed on like paint] There were many different brands, but I never used any of them. I remember one called Tire Black. A lot of people used Armoural too. At the dealer that I retired from, they also used some kind of tire dressing and I always told them not to use it on my vehicles.

[TRfour]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, all I can say is it was sold in auto parts stores and called Tire Dressing. [usually in a can to be brushed on like paint] There were many different brands, but I never used any of them. I remember one called Tire Black. A lot of people used Armoural too. At the dealer that I retired from, they also used some kind of tire dressing and I always told them not to use it on my vehicles.

Now That's Funny!!.. ( WOW, Tire Black was 90% gasoline, and upon or during application, ( if you were afflicted to smoking during the process ), well all I can say is that you didn't come out the n'other side with the same complexion you went in with!!
Only kidding.

Just how many of us have ever gotten it right on the first trip?? Especialy when it comes to rubbers!
Armoural, is still in progress as we are all aware.

With Love,

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I may be old fashioned, but I believe in not putting anything on my tires. I have seen pre-mature sidewall cracking because of tire dressing was used; And a friend of mine used [I believe Armoural] on his motorcycle tires. He was on the freeway, when his rear tire slipped on the rim, broke the valve stem, went flat very fast, and almost went down before he got the bike stopped. I wash my tires and rims with the same car wash solution that I wash my trailer and cars with and that's all.

Just keep 'em real good clean, hold 'yer peeper's real close and pay attention.
Nothing else but air is needed.

Bob

[Skater]

You can also buy covers to put on. I have a set that I kept from the B190 for our trailer. They're not that expensive, either, and no risk of petrochemicals leeching the UV protectors out of the tire or whatever... You can put them on and take them off in a couple minutes.

[ventport]

Don't forget to change out the Summer air in your tires for Winter air, when you put your AS away for the cold months.

[mojo]

Perhaps some nice knitted tire covers would be in order for this winter?