Re: IML: Silicone vs. Petroleum on Tires
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Re: IML: Silicone vs. Petroleum on Tires



I went through two sets of Michelin X's with the same cracking issue. My tire guy asked if I was using any "Tire Clean/Shine" product, which I was. He had the same opinion, and suggested I stop using silicone based products. I haven't since and no more side wall cracking on any of my vehicles tires.
 
Don
1967 Imperial LeBaron

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 12:12 PM
Subject: IML: Silicone vs. Petroleum on Tires

Fellow Imperialists,
 
       In a recent discussion with my tire man who was rotating the Coker's on my '56 Imperial, I noted the 'swirls' and the apparent cracking on the sidewall's which I diligently maintain, these despite only about 5,000 miles on them.  His response was that the 'Tire Clean' products are the cause of this as they are silicone-based and expedite the drying out of the tire.  He said a wipe shine of clean oil or even WD-40 --or anything petroleum-based-- is the only thing to use on tires.  Clean with soap and water and if that isn't yet a 'look' you desire, then it is oil to achieve the shine.
 
    Any thoughts on this?
 
Jack




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