Why not paint tires for UV protection??
1. People use house paint on old tires when they use them as planters--and it sticks well for years and years. 2. House paint is proven to give long-lasting outdoor protection (on your house). 3. W...
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Elvis_Presley2 wrote:
Not joking. My understanding is that UV is a big concern. Not the only concern, but one of the main concerns. Cracking of the sidewall usually happens on the side facing outward for this reason. Anyway, I am going to try it. I don't see a convincing argument not to. I seriously doubt the paint peeling would be enough weight to cause a balance issue.
NO, UV IS NOT A "BIG CONCERN" unless you are a over the top fanatical folks that listen to all the non sense and hog wash of snake oil sales people in order to attempt to keep things well past their expired life.
Even IF it was possible to preserve the tires, you will find yourself having to constantly reapplying and you would have to encase the tire from the inside and out and including the tread.
Over the years I have seen cracking on tires on the surface around the bead not only on the outside exposed to the sun face but also the side towards the vehicle..
Tires HAVE a limited life, the compounds used will break down over time and use and slathering paint or any other material on the surface will not extend the life.. In fact by painting them you WILL cause the tires to deteriorate FROM HEAT BUILDUP when on the road..
Paint is a HEAT INSULATOR which means the tire will not be able to radiate the heat build up in the carcass..
Tires flex A LOT, I am highly doubtful that any paint (including latex based) will be able to survive the shear flexing without cracking.
You ARE wasting your time and money..
