Thread: Tire Dressing
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Old 08-31-2019, 02:02 PM   #20
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Default Re: Tire Dressing

No this is not good! Nitro dilution dissolves the plasticizers in the rubbermix. In addition, degreasing reduces UV protection. Through both, the tires age faster, the flanks get cracked / become porous.



Refatting with shoe cream is well suited.
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