303 protectant on tires before or after Tire Wet?

I started to use 303 almost 20 years ago when only single formula was available.
At the time it was THE ONLY UV protectant, where others shines were tested to do damages to tires.
It is not lasting formula, but especially fiberglass looks way better with it applied.
Can't say its efficiency, but I do have more than one of 10 years old tires.

DFord wrote:
All tire manufacturers are on record recommending against the use of any chemicals on their tires. It's just that simple. Don't use anything on your tires.

+1

Gdetrailer wrote:
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..

^^^ I agree. Bought a bottle of it. Have used it and after getting wet neither my tires or anything else I put it on seemed to have any left.

DFord wrote:
All tire manufacturers are on record recommending against the use of any chemicals on their tires. It's just that simple. Don't use anything on your tires.

However, Michelin offers such a product for tires.:h

downtheroad wrote:
Instead of "Tire Wet," use olive oil...does the same thing.

Oohh...I like that.

I like shiny tires - both on my TV and TH.

It's my truck tires I'm referencing, not my trailer tires. I think I'll stick with 303 and SunBlock. I've had very good results with the latter.

Although I have heard that the anti-oxidants in the tire that make it brown are protection enough and that petroleum distillates won't harm them. If the tires are brown that means the anti-o's are doing their job and it won't harm them to add tire dressing.

Instead of "Tire Wet," use olive oil...does the same thing.

All tire manufacturers are on record recommending against the use of any chemicals on their tires. It's just that simple. Don't use anything on your tires.

Shiny tires are tacky. Clean them then use 303 to protect them.