303 Aerospace Protectant. Not sure how often you would need to reapply.
On Tue, Aug 9, 2022, at 15:20, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > There must be some sort of sealant that you could spray on tires to > protect them from UV if you are not able to park indoors. > > Randy > > > On 09/08/2022 3:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> When I was at the vast northern estate last week I noticed a bunch of pickup >> trucks parked with covers over the tires. I expect these are plow trucks >> that are rarely used in the summer time and the covers protect the tires >> from the UVs. >> >> I'm REALLY pleased we get to park both the tractors inside now. Tractor >> tires are expensive. A couple years ago we got a new tire and rim on the >> Super M. Including the fluid fill and call out charge it was right on >> $1200... >> >> -Curt >> >> >> >> >> On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 02:58:34 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Same with Florida *if* the vehicle is stored outside. In this case, Bob just >> got this back from Dad, who was in Peoria, IL, if I recall correctly. >> >> -D >> >> On Aug 9, 2022, at 2:55 PM, G Mann via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >> >> As an Arizona resident, I have a 5 year hard line on life of tires. The UV >> exposure in AZ cooks the sidewall rubber to the point of failure. I have >> had 4 tires simply explode from sidewall failure while parked. All were >> past the 5 year life limit. Had the vehicles been loaded, at highway speed, >> the outcome would not have been good.. or, likely survivable. >> It's your safety, so you decide. >> >> On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 11:46 AM dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/> via >> Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >> >> I would agree with Greg. Since Dad was in IL most of the time, I suspect >> the sidewalls are in good shape. I would inspect them closely for cracking, >> and if they look good, don’t worry about it at this point. >> >> -D >> >> On Aug 9, 2022, at 1:46 PM, greg via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >> >> I would say that climate conditions are a critical factor. Heat and UV are >> the primary enemies. I would think a truck stored outdoors in AZ would age >> tires much faster than here in the PNW. >> >> I would certainly inspect closely for signs of heat/sunlight damage. >> >> Greg >> >> My â?~05 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins has 60K mile Michelins on it >> that were made third week of 2016. Between my dad I there have been 40k >> miles put on them. They are wearing well. >> When do I need to get nervous about the straight up age of the tires? >> Citing that data should I be concerned taking off for a roadtrip to >> Colorado on those tires? >> >> AZBob >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
