Tire Dry Rot Is A Misnomer

Good read. I agree with the reported data and claims from such.

There might be a slow period before people get fired up enough to respond here because they wont reply to the "facts" they don't want to believe. They will reply to the posts they don't like and fight the fight from the back seat.

Funny though, only a few people have posted. When it comes to China tires, exploding tires, old tires, then everyone comes out of the woodwork with their expertise.

If you don't think so, or you're one of the guys who always cries "tire rot" either post something of substance or don't post at all.

I was hoping someone who has a little experience besides armchair chat, could put some credence into what the article and the NHTSA has to say as they (NHTSA) are supposed to be the experts.

Let me get some popcorn... :D

darsben wrote:

qtla9111 wrote:
An article I read this morning on RvTravel.com. I thought it was interesting as I see lots of references to tire rot.

For those interested HERE is a report issued by NHTSA on tire aging. You will note that on page 3 of the report titled "Background" they identify that "degradation is accelerated with higher temperatures", You may also note that there is no mention of UV as a significant contributor to the aging process.

Tire Dry Rot Is A Misnomer

NHTSA Report

UV WAS not mentioned as it was not part of the test

Are you saying that the test was conducted at night?:B

qtla9111 wrote:
An article I read this morning on RvTravel.com. I thought it was interesting as I see lots of references to tire rot.

For those interested HERE is a report issued by NHTSA on tire aging. You will note that on page 3 of the report titled "Background" they identify that "degradation is accelerated with higher temperatures", You may also note that there is no mention of UV as a significant contributor to the aging process.

Tire Dry Rot Is A Misnomer

NHTSA Report

UV WAS not mentioned as it was not part of the test

I found it interesting that it didn't matter if the tires were driven or not.

I always thought the tires would last longer if they were driven regularly.