How To Prevent Tire Rot?

[btm24]

Any tips or tricks on how to prevent tire rot? The jeep has been sitting since last december with the tires mounted on, a few months after that I realized it might be a bit before she gets back on the road and put the truck on jack stands to keep from flat spotting the tires. Now my dad clued me in that the tires are starting to show lite signs of cracking near where the tire meets the rim. Is there any thing I can do to prevent this? There so "new" they still have the nipples on them and blue on the white walls. Thanks to a recent job change I will be able to start getting it ready to be back on the road but still won't be until summer before I can sell my car and get it back. Thanks for any and all help on this and will do any thing I can ASAP as not to lose them.

 

On a side note what happend to the forum? Look nice :D

[ComancheKid45]

Many tire shines include a UV protectant, just keep them shined up and/or covered is the best things you can do ;)

[danbyrambler]

Many tire shines include a UV protectant, just keep them shined up and/or covered is the best things you can do ;)

:agree: Get 'em out of the UV - - Some tire covers work, but mice, wasps & other pests can make homes in them.

[Eagle]

If they have already cracked near the bead, it's too late. Otherwise, spray them well every couple of weeks with one of the foam tire care products. Be sure to spray the back sides as well as the outsides.

 

Also, keep the pressure up more or less to spec, and if possible move the truck or jack it up and spin the tires a quarter revolution every few weeks.

[btm24]

Ok thanks for the info, the psi has been fine the cracks are very fine but since you said that Eagle I decided to email Cooper this is what I got:

 

Thank you for your inquiry.  Cooper products are backed by a workmanship and materials warranty that our independent tire dealers administer on a regular basis.  You must be the original purchaser of the tires. Any tire that is deemed to have an eligible adjustable condition as determined by one of our independent tire dealers shall be processed according to the terms of the Cooper Warranty Program.   Our independent tire dealers make the determination on what qualifies as an eligible adjustable condition, and handle all warranty returns.

 

Cooper tires are guaranteed for four (4) years from date of manufacture for a weather checking condition.  If you suspect this condition exists on your tires, please take them to your nearest dealer for inspection and possible warranty coverage.

 

Also, if you happen to use any tire shine products, most of them contain petroleum distillates and are not acceptable on rubber products.  The Rubber Manufacturers Association [RMA] states that "Treating tires with dressings or incompatible cleaning agents can cause ozone cracking or weather checking".  

 

Not sure if sitting would count under warranty but there's a tire place in town that was in there list of dealers, so I'll stop by there and see what they think. Thanks again for the information

 

Brandon

[Biotex]

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303 Aerospace Protectant

303 Aerospace Protectant really is like "SPF 40 Sunscreen ... For Your Stuff." Regular use gives 100% Prevention of UV caused slow-fade with regular use. No other "protectant" beautifies as intensely, protects as powerfully or lasts as long."

 

IMO this is by far the best UV protectant. The other thing is you can use tire covers like RVers do.

 

A tip on using 303 for things like your dash. Just spray it on liberally, and walk away. DO not wipe it on. It will look like a professional detailed your car. If it drips or puddles in an area, you can dab it up a bit, but don't wipe on it. I spray everything inside the car, and it has the wet look.

[Eagle]

Also, if you happen to use any tire shine products, most of them contain petroleum distillates and are not acceptable on rubber products. The Rubber Manufacturers Association [RMA] states that "Treating tires with dressings or incompatible cleaning agents can cause ozone cracking or weather checking".

 

The tire foam products I've been using (STP and another I can't recall at the moment) have silicone in them. Silicone is good for rubber.