303 protectant on tires before or after Tire Wet?

Almot wrote:
303 is not a greasy kid stuff, but Tire Wet is :).

303 is a UV protectant. Though, I'm not using it on my tires - wheel covers work same well (or better). A piece of cardboard strapped with a bungee cord is all you need (and you only need it in summer and on South side). Or get a vinyl cover for $20.

303 is SOLD as a "UV protectant"..

The manufacturer "says" it "works" as such.

Users "claims" it "works".. But DOES it REALLY work?

Has an Independent laboratory done testing on it? I doubt it.

How can it work when it washes off with water?

It IS supposed to be water "soluble" and as such each time it gets wet with water it WASHES off..

Tires if you have not noticed ARE NOT "water soluble" and putting anything on top is simply going to rub or wash right off.

The only good thing going for 303 is that it supposedly does not contain petroleum distillates but I have not really looked into that claim (I would bet that the actual MSDS filed will most likely show a few petroleum byproducts since most all things do have some as a base)..

To gain any benefit you would HAVE to constantly reapply each time after it rains or you drive in rainy weather..

Realistically 303 is ALSO "snake oil", it is in the same category as majic potions for engine noises, K$N filters, carb spacers, vortex devices and plenty of other quackery.. But you are plenty welcome to continue using it if it makes you feel more secure..

Almot wrote:

cannesdo wrote:
Why?

Because it's useless for tire preservation.

Tire wet is for "looks". It makes it look wet, and repels water - the latter is hardly an important feature for rubber.

303 provides UV protection - VERY important for prolonged exposure in hot climates, and it also repels water.

I'm aware of that which is why I'm asking about using both.

303 is not a greasy kid stuff, but Tire Wet is :).

303 is a UV protectant. Though, I'm not using it on my tires - wheel covers work same well (or better). A piece of cardboard strapped with a bungee cord is all you need (and you only need it in summer and on South side). Or get a vinyl cover for $20.

cannesdo wrote:
Why?

"add on" stuff to tires are nothing more than snake oil junk, does nothing but make tires "shiny". Your trailer tires are not "boulevard queens" and do not need such treatments.

Many if not ALL tire treatments contain petroleum distillates which ARE harmful to rubber. Your tires come from the factory with ALL the needed "protectants" already built in and nothing you can plaster on the sides of them will help or give more life.

Tires ARE a "wear item", they have a finite life of 5-7 yrs of service and after that you are taking chances.

Heck I just took off tires a few years ago on a 100+ year old antique auto that were put on back in the 1950s'.. Yep, 60 yrs old and the only reason I had to take them off was the inner tubes had gotten weak and leaking. They NEVER had any tire "treatments"..

Save your money AND your labor and skip the greasy kid stuff..

cannesdo wrote:
Why?

Because it's useless for tire preservation.

Tire wet is for "looks". It makes it look wet, and repels water - the latter is hardly an important feature for rubber.

303 provides UV protection - VERY important for prolonged exposure in hot climates, and it also repels water.

Why?

Forget the Tire Wet.