Tire Dry Rot

[NoTrespassing]

Hey All,

Does anyone know of a tire treatment that works to stop "dry rot". I've got a set of Michelins on my old SUV that have started cracking. I bought them new about 5 years ago and they have about 30,000 miles on them, about half the tread life I'd say. The vehicle is parked outside 100% of the time and I'm sure the sun has caused most of the damage along with age and road salt.

Kevin

 

[mapper]

Tire covers, use when vehicle is parked for extended period of time. See them on trailers and motor homes pretty often.

 

[/pine]

We always used brake fluid to dress tires...I do not know what it actually does but I found this with a quick search...Good Luck
Dressing Dry & Cracked Tires - Superior Paint & Autobody - Calgary Collision Repair

 

[bspeedy]

Wowza - brake fluid? I never heard of that method. Does it chemically soften the rubber enough to 'fill in' the cracks? Does this make the tire last or is it just a cosmetic improvement?

Y'know - you get to a point in life where you think you know a few things and then you hear something you NEVER heard or expected... I love this forum. Keep the info flowing, guys...

 

[buckeyefarmer]

303 uv protector

 

[jeff9366]

Tires, brakes, steering; critical safety factors.

I would replace the tires.

IT IS WINTER; YOU OWE UNIMPAIRED TIRES TO THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.

 

[fried1765]

Tires, brakes, steering; critical safety factors.

Personally, I would replace the tires. IT IS WINTER; YOU OWE UNIMPAIRED TIRES TO THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.

Tire condition on other folks vehicles (at 65 mph+) worries me a lot.
Trailer tires .....even worse!

 

[NoTrespassing]

The condition is minor, I'm asking for advice to help stop it from getting any worse.

Kevin

 

[kthompson]

Had dealer to tell me when I have set of Firestones to replace with low mileage but about 5 years old all failed from the inside out now. At least my understanding. Said the belts are failing from age. All brands. Belts in my Firestone separated. Funny how near to the first one the other three failed, well the next two I gave up on the fourth one for was tired of one at the time.

 

[NoTrespassing]

Do I need new tires? | When to change tires | Michelin US

1- Keep five years in mind

After five years or more in use, your tires should be thoroughly inspected at least once per year by a professional.

2- Ten years is a maximum

If the tires haven't been replaced 10 years after their date of manufacture, as a precaution, Michelin recommends replacing them with new tires. Even if they appear to be in usable condition and have not worn down to the tread wear indicator. This applies to spare tires as well.

3- Proper care expands a tire’s lifespan

You can increase your tire's longevity by maintaining the correct air pressure, performing regular tire rotations and vehicle maintenance.

 

[JESSE1]

I've had the tread come off and at least one blowout on tires that look new but were at least six years old. I plan on replacing the tires on my trailers this year because of their age. Not a small amount of money, I'll need at least twelve tires. I use 235/85R16 LT tires on my trailers.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

If you can detect dry rot it is already too late to fix. Think of others on the road and get new ones.

Ron

 

[Lineman North Florida]

The Firestone tires on my Gooseneck stock trailer are original and have had signs of small cracks/dry rot for at least 10 years, but since it only gets used about 3 times a year to carry yearlings to the market I have postponed buying new ones , the trailer is an 1987 model so they are 30 years old, I think I got my moneys worth out of them. The trailers is barn kept and has been since new maybe that is what has helped them last so long, I think I will go ahead and replace them before they fail.

 

[fried1765]

The Firestone tires on my Gooseneck stock trailer are original and have had signs of small cracks/dry rot for at least 10 years, but since it only gets used about 3 times a year to carry yearlings to the market I have postponed buying new ones , the trailer is an 1987 model so they are 30 years old, I think I got my moneys worth out of them. The trailers is barn kept and has been since new maybe that is what has helped them last so long, I think I will go ahead and replace them before they fail.

I have a 7000 GVWR box trailer (2010), and a 14,000 GVWR equipment trailer (2015).
They are both stored in a fully enclosed building.
They are also both jacked up, and put on blocks, when stored for the winter (9 months).
With no sun damage, I expect my trailer tires to last 15 years ....maybe.....
I will be 85 when the (first) 2010 trailer hits the 15 year tire age.
Maybe time to sell BOTH trailers by then.

 

[Btown]

Tires on my horse trailer are going on 17 years, it’s not stored indoors, but the tires do not get much if any direct sun light. It only gets used 4-5 times a year. The tires are also LT not ST.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Tires on my horse trailer are going on 17 years, it’s not stored indoors, but the tires do not get much if any direct sun light. It only gets used 4-5 times a year. The tires are also LT not ST.

Maybe the life you save Will be your horse's

 

[Btown]

Maybe the life you save Will be your horse's

I’m worried less about my 17 year old tires than I am a set of 3 year old set of Chinese ST tires.