Tire UV Protection

Another vote for 303. I use it on tires, decals, slide seals,window frames or just about anything plastic. Maybe don't really need it on tires but if I have it out...why not?

jkwilson wrote:
If you don't spray tire protectant on your tires, the tires will be shot by the time they are 15 years old. ;)

Unless they are Michelins, then figure on half that time. :) :( Mine weather checked in about 3 years but still have tread. :( Nothing would help these c..p tires.

Keep the tires washed. The biggest issue is just letting them sit for months covered or not. They are meant to roll so roll them down the road from time to time, and not just “around the block”.

Tires have UV protection in them but there is no industry standard so some tires may be better than others. If you were to use a product that is supposed to provide UV protection, how would you know if it is really doing anything?

Heat is what destroys tires so I would say having covers if sitting in full sun is better than worrying about UV protection.

We put new tires (Cooper II SRM) on our RV when we bought it back in 2008 or so. I just replaced them last year due to age. I think I put 20-30K miles on them before replacing them due to age. They still looked fine with no sidewall cracking. We store our RV outdoors but under covered storage. I have never put any kind of treatment on the tires. I do not own any tire covers.

12th Man Fan wrote:
I use 303 to bring out the shine after a wash. It also is very effective for UV.

The first time I used 303 I spilled some on the driveway and for six or seven years afterward this spot on the driveway would bead water when srayed.

You should see our driveway after a rain. 303 for all tires.

chevman

Protectant is a waste of time and money. tires should be replaced long long long before they wear out. If you want them to look pretty, then go ahead. To extend life, not going to help.

I like the 303 and use it on all my vehicle tires, trim, dash, plastics, etc. I like that it dont stay slick looking like other treatments, just looks new for a long time.

SidecarFlip wrote:
The only thing I can see that tire covers do is keep the local cats from peeing on them and corroding the rims....lol

In that case, "UV" means "unwanted visitors".:B
Seriously, cat pee on your tires can be a rodent deterrent.

I use 303 to bring out the shine after a wash. It also is very effective for UV.

The first time I used 303 I spilled some on the driveway and for six or seven years afterward this spot on the driveway would bead water when srayed.