New Tire Dressing I found... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Vang · 06-08-2010, 06:57 PM

ive never used spray yet, mostly meguiars hot tire shine gel with their applicator but this looks nice.

bobolinko · 06-08-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vang

ive never used spray yet, mostly meguiars hot tire shine gel with their applicator but this looks nice.

Actually, I have Chrome wheels so I don't spray the product on the tire. I got a small foam applicator and spray into it with the sponge touching the nozzle. I rub the then "Wetted" sponge on the tire and it makes a REALLY clean application. Also, and to me just as important, I don't waste any spray in the air, and nothing gets onto the rims ! I also forgot to mention, the result is a REALLY shiny finish. (some ppl don't like it, but I do) It's shinier than anything I used to date, and I have a whole shelf full of them !!

cadman_57 · 08-05-2010, 10:11 PM

My second post. Having talked to numerous tire mfg. reps. over the years, they all say don't put anything on tires and only clean with soap and water. Anything with a petroleum derivative in it can draw the preservatives out of the tire. Dressings with petroleum derivitives can also change the molecular structure of the tire's thread compound, compounds the tire manufacturers work hard on to acheve adhesion and wear characteristics. Discount Tire specifically warns against using products containing alcohol or petroleum derivatives on trailer tires. They also say trailer tires should be replaced after five years.

If tire dressings are a good idea why don't tire manufacturers sell them, let alone recommend them?

auxmike · 08-05-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cadman_57

My first post. Having talked to numerous tire mfg. reps. over the years, they all say don't put anything on tires and only clean with soap and water. Anything with a petroleum derivitive in it can draw the preservatives out of the tire. Dressings with petroleum derivitives can also change the molecular structure of the tire's thread compound, compounds the tire manufacturers work hard on to acheve adhesion and wear goals.

If tire dressings are a good idea why don't tire manufacturers sell them, let alone recommend them? Hope this helps.

Very good point.

08-05-2010, 10:11 PM	#3
cadman_57 Drives: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 2	My second post. Having talked to numerous tire mfg. reps. over the years, they all say don't put anything on tires and only clean with soap and water. Anything with a petroleum derivative in it can draw the preservatives out of the tire. Dressings with petroleum derivitives can also change the molecular structure of the tire's thread compound, compounds the tire manufacturers work hard on to acheve adhesion and wear characteristics. Discount Tire specifically warns against using products containing alcohol or petroleum derivatives on trailer tires. They also say trailer tires should be replaced after five years. If tire dressings are a good idea why don't tire manufacturers sell them, let alone recommend them? Last edited by cadman_57; 08-06-2010 at 01:11 AM.

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06-08-2010, 06:57 PM	#1
Vang Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 158	ive never used spray yet, mostly meguiars hot tire shine gel with their applicator but this looks nice.