Tires...To Shine or not to Shine??????

Like I said, I don't use it anymore after that first bad experience with the weather checking. But if you just apply it to the sidewall there won't be any problem. I've never seen any "creep" and most people don't use anywhere near the available tread area. There are usually plenty of chicken strips. :)

Personally I don't care for the shiny black look on the toyhauler, but Peggy thinks it's pretty cool. So since I'm the one who has to do the work, they don't get any kind of treatment. That makes one of us happy, and the other a little grumpy. But I can live with that. :)

fj12ryder wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:
You don't put it on the circumference ...... Do you really think someone would do that :h
Well...... At least I hope we're all smart enough to know that :B

Thank you. The last time I looked, the sidewalls weren't used for a riding surface. :)

I actually did know someone who did that. They learned very quickly what a bad idea it was.

And you trust that it won`t "creep" onto the tread area? not worth the chance!

I use Aerospace 303 on my trailer and camper. I go across the decals. It goes on very easy with nothing to rub off. Also it goes on the tires easy. When you rub against them, you don't ruin a pair of pants from all that black junk rubbing off on them.

I bought a window scrubber exactly like this one Click Here from Walmart, grocery section, but only cost $9.00. I removed the squeeze part. I spray 303 on the mop part and apply it to the fiberglass. 1-2-3 done.

LeRoy

I've used ArmorAll for many years with no problems. If you have tires cracking, it's either because it's a cheap China tire or a defective American made tire or it's past time for normal replacement.

I purchased a gallon of Aerospace 303 (about $78), and it worked no better than the ArmorAll that I purchased at WallyWorld.

If you keep the dressing off the tread area you're okay. Nobody rides on the sidewall of the tire, even Moto GP. But on Moto GP the tread, actually the riding surface since there is no tread, goes all the way around the tire. :)

I don't use dressing at all since the first time. I'm not too much of a slow learner. :)

ford truck guy wrote:
You don't put it on the circumference ...... Do you really think someone would do that :h
Well...... At least I hope we're all smart enough to know that :B

Thank you. The last time I looked, the sidewalls weren't used for a riding surface. :)

I actually did know someone who did that. They learned very quickly what a bad idea it was.

Francesca Knowles wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
Many years ago I used ArmorAll on my motorcycle tires because they looked really good. After a very short amount of time the sidewalls started to crack, which had never happened before I used ArmorAll. I quit using it and the new tires had no issues. I put two and tow together and came to the conclusion that ArmorAll was not good for my motorcycle tires. I've never used anything on them since then, and the problem has never recurred.

On a motorcycle tire? really? and you`re still here to tell us you did this?!!!:S

Not really sure I comprehend your amazement. Maybe you're unaware of how a motorcycle tire works? It's very similar to a car tire, i.e. round and black. :)

Isn't Armorall silicone?
If so, I'm thinkin' he's marveling at the fact that anyone would put it on a motorcycle tire...ain't that a mite slippery? :@

A bike will come over on the side of it`s tire, there is too much of a chance to lay the bike down by using armorall anywhere on a bike tire!

Add me to the group that uses frequent applications of tire dressings .
The Michelin tires on my duramax , Mercedes , and Porsche have zero signs of cracking .
I apply the dressing to my boat trailer tires and my travel trailer tires .
Ooh Shiny !
Actually I go back over the tires with a blue cloth /paper shop towel to diminish the shine .
It is the BLACK appearance that I prefer .
I've been using armorall and others since the 1970's .
I have never had a single problem from that .
In recent years I have picked up 3 other brands when on sale .
Some work better on plastic such as the plastic bumper tops on my duramax .
It appears the folks that say that tire dressing is damaging to their tires do not have hand's on experience with the products .
How would they know that tires develop cracking due to dressing applications ?
I have mostly Michelins and Continentals with no adverse effects due to tire dressing .

From Auto Geek:

The science behind the modern rubber formulas used by major tire manufactures today is both complex and interesting. The rubber itself contains and ingredient called Antiozonant.

Antiozonant is an ingredient that helps to prevent the exterior rubber surface from cracking, checking, oxidizing, and deteriorating. The rubber is designed in such a way as to constantly work its way to the outside of the tire and as such, continually replenish the exterior surface with fresh antiozonant.

After the antiozonant works its way to the outside of the tire and is exposed to the ozone in the air, it turns brown. The technical term for this effect is blooming.

This is why you see a brown film on the surface your tires. You can wash your tires with soap or an all-purpose cleaner and remove this film, but in a few weeks, it's back. That's because the antiozonant continually works its way to the outside of the tires every time you drive your car.

Thus before applying a dressing you really need to do a thorough job of cleaning the outer surface of the tire to remove any spent antiozonants as well as any previously applied dressing and this will prepare the rubber to accept a fresh application of tire dressing.

Meguiar's Tire Dressings:
To maintain your tires and keep them looking sharp with a deep, dark black color, Meguiar's offers six unique tire dressings that treat the rubber with Meguiar's own special conditioning agents as well as patented antiozonants that replenish your tires' original antiozonants and keep your tires looking blacker longer than generic tire dressings and protectants.
Special polymers actually penetrate and cure to the surface to form a long lasting barrier-film that protects your tires from inclement weather and exposure to corrosive elements.

I have been using Meguiar's Tire Foam for years, my tires have worn out before I have seen any cracking.

WOW! Thanks for all the awesome replies. I think I will check in to the 303, it is the obvious winner here. I will replace the tires when necessary, but why not roll in style in the mean time.