Help!! Dry Rot On Tire Sidewalls
I just bought a Safari Trek and the tires have lots of tread and even some nipples. They look new but I see the dry rot cracking on the sidewalls. How do I stop this? I will be driving it daily, but i...
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Here is a good place to get information specific to your Safari Trek. Trek Tracks
Unfortunately, I agree that your tires will need to be replaced. Most tire rubber is attacked by ozone which varies in intensity throughout the USA and the world. Also there can be local sources of ozone that can exceed what is normally in the environment. If this coach was stored in a warehouse or other location, that was near a few electric motors, they can produce ozone which is detrimental to your tires. Whatever the cause, if the sidewalls are cracked, the only solution is new tires.
Unfortunately, I agree that your tires will need to be replaced. Most tire rubber is attacked by ozone which varies in intensity throughout the USA and the world. Also there can be local sources of ozone that can exceed what is normally in the environment. If this coach was stored in a warehouse or other location, that was near a few electric motors, they can produce ozone which is detrimental to your tires. Whatever the cause, if the sidewalls are cracked, the only solution is new tires.
