Do tire gloss products help prevent dry rot?

Question

I don't tend to go for flashy products, but being in S FL, it seems tires may give out a lot quicker from heat & sun. My tires have dry rot. Should I start buying some of those spray-on tire gloss products to prevent this with new tires?

Answer 1

Only buy and or use products that say tire protectant not tire shine. Tire protectants has lubricant in them to slow down dry rot. There is no product out in the market that stops it altogether.

Answer 2

No, they are agents to clean and shine the tires, to maintain a new or just-washed look. They do not have any affect on how long it takes for tires to begin to rot. The enemies of tires are, of course, the hot sun, but also time. A brand new, never mounted tire that has sat in the warehouse for 5 years before being put in use can rot in 2 years of use and blow out. Tires dry out just sitting there.

Answer 3

Armour All uses the term "protectant" as a sales gimmick. It will only exacerbate the problem by bringing the tires' oils to the surface and drying them out. The best bet is to clean them with tire cleaners/conditioners, keep them properly inflated and use the vehicle regularly. If they are on an RV or trailer that is seldom used, cover them to protect from UV damage. If up north in freezing conditions, keeping them off the ground can help. If you want to protect your vinyl, I have heard that 303 Aerospace Protectant is good. Armour All completely destroyed the vinyl top on my 1974 Dodge Dart.

Answer 4

The detrimental effects of protectants and dressings;

A leading cause of tire and vinyl dry rot. Little known to the consumer is the harm done by applying protectants to tires, trim, and vinyl. 99% of the “protectants” or “dressings” on the market for rubber, plastic, and vinyl are silicone and oil-based. To make silicone and oil user-friendly, solvents and other emulsifying agents must be added. It is very unfortunate that these chemicals are marketed as protectants; they would be more appropriately labeled solvents, such as tire cleaners. Petroleum distillates or other solvents will degenerate surfaces to which they are applied.

Answer 5

Tire protectants may slow dry rot but they won't prevent it.The composition of the rubber on today's tire hold up much better than older ones.The main cause of tire failure is the failure of people to properly maintain them.Keep them aired,rotated,aligned,and balanced.they'll last a long time.I run Goodyear Assurance tires on my '95 Caddy ETC.they're rated for 60,000 miles.I have 70,000 miles on them and tread pretty much looks like they're new.

Answer 6

Armor All On Tires

Answer 7

Armor All will protect your tires from cracking, which can cause a blow out. Like they do allot in Las Vegas being at 111 this last week

Answer 8

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Don't put anything on the motorcycle tires to protect them. Some of it will spill onto tread surface and then the tires are useless because they get so slippery.

Answer 9

These products do nothing to stop it they could make it happen faster as they contain spirits which can rot rubber..new tyres are the only cure....expense

Answer 10

i doubt that tires used every day have dry rot but a silicone based spray will help

Answer 11

NO ! if it or would the tires will always stay shoow room shiney NOPE its just a band-aid to keep those looking good