Stop the dry rot

[88TurboCoupe]

My US90 has almost like new original tires. They still have the factory silver label on them. You know the ones that fall off after you wash the tires. Other than building a humedically sealed environment, how can I stop the rubber from rotting?

[BaronX]

Try to put it up on somethin so that the tires dont touch the ground and let the air out of them and keep them out of the sun.

[225DXfreak]

maybe if you cleaned them nicely and then put armorall or some sort of proctectant on them and really rubbed it in and got as much excess off otherwise they'd look all greasy

[xcracer160]

any type of silicone based cleaner/protectant lie sincoline proprep happens to be my favorite well silconine conditions the rubber and keeps it nice and soft. and keepign it elivated off the ground is another great idea. hope things work out good for you .

[utahlugers]

Be carefull of the type of tire cleaner you use. I know some of the ones that say they leave a great shine on it is all they do. They shine and then make your tire situation worse. Make sure you use something that will preserve your tire.

[Glenn]

Do NOT use anything silicone based. It will look shiny, but over time it will cause the tires to crack/dryrot even more than usual.

You can find some good stuff here: http://www.properautocare.com/

This stuff is suposed to be pretty darn good:
http://www.properautocare.com/303-16.html

[xcracer160]

:shrug: thats what i was told.

[dads]

They use to make a rubber tire treatment years ago. they stop that. i think it made the tires last to long. more money in selling tires so they buy the patten. and no more rubber treatment.

[88TurboCoupe]

I'm going to call a couple of tire stores and see if they know anything. I'll let you know

[88TurboCoupe]

I forgot to mention that the little rubber titties are still on.