Tire Covers - Evidence or just belief?
Whenever I find parked motorhomes, I find some of them with tire covers, presumably to protect the tires from the sun. Now, off the top of my head this sounds like one of those "common sense" thing...
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Michelin agrees with Goodyear in preventing sunlight from striking the tires. The Michelin RV Tire Guide says to protect them from ultraviolet rays (sunlight).
See numbers 4 and 5 below. From the RV Tire Guide.
"Here are a few tips to help you protect your tires from these common damage conditions:
1) Keep your tires properly inflated.
2) Keep your tires clean.
3) Avoid prolonged exposure to heat, cold or moisture.
4) Avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays.
5) Cover your tires when your vehicle is not in use.
6) Do not park near electric generators or transformers.
7) Do not store vehicle in an area where welding
is being done or in a garage that has mercury vapor lamps."
See numbers 4 and 5 below. From the RV Tire Guide.
"Here are a few tips to help you protect your tires from these common damage conditions:
1) Keep your tires properly inflated.
2) Keep your tires clean.
3) Avoid prolonged exposure to heat, cold or moisture.
4) Avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays.
5) Cover your tires when your vehicle is not in use.
6) Do not park near electric generators or transformers.
7) Do not store vehicle in an area where welding
is being done or in a garage that has mercury vapor lamps."
