Anybody use Tire Softener compounds for racing/long term storing?
Dec 4, 2011, 04:06 PM
#1
Anybody use Tire Softener compounds for racing/long term storing?
I have my set of star specs stored away and was thinking if I should soak them in tire softener so they wont get hardened from being stored for a while? anybody use this stuff for racing that would like to share their feedback?
Heres a link to some of the stuff. http://pitstopusa.com/c-132556-wheel...softeners.html
Heres a link to some of the stuff. http://pitstopusa.com/c-132556-wheel...softeners.html
Dec 4, 2011, 05:57 PM
#2
Do not let that touch the tires. Destroying the compounds or changing them can have negative and unsafe effects. Ozone and UV are some of the most harmful things for tires (naturally occurring).
Best case: Store inside, in above 50F, off the ground or at least with a separator from direct contact. And not near any heat sources. Stacked. Avoid having a contact patch. Just gravity over the winter months can cause flat spotting.
Some tires have a sensitive glass transition point. E.g. the compounds crack or shatter once cold. Z1* are not that sensitive, however, they like a good, temperature controlled, dry storage.
General summer, not AX special tires, can be stored in less sensitive manners. Just remember the ozone and UV part. And if possible, off wet, damp surfaces. Example of my Mustang: covered outdoors on jacks. Tires are covered to limit UV exposure and off ground for flat spotting and being in contact with wet/damp conditions.
Best case: Store inside, in above 50F, off the ground or at least with a separator from direct contact. And not near any heat sources. Stacked. Avoid having a contact patch. Just gravity over the winter months can cause flat spotting.
Some tires have a sensitive glass transition point. E.g. the compounds crack or shatter once cold. Z1* are not that sensitive, however, they like a good, temperature controlled, dry storage.
General summer, not AX special tires, can be stored in less sensitive manners. Just remember the ozone and UV part. And if possible, off wet, damp surfaces. Example of my Mustang: covered outdoors on jacks. Tires are covered to limit UV exposure and off ground for flat spotting and being in contact with wet/damp conditions.
Last edited by Smike; Dec 4, 2011 at 06:04 PM.
Dec 4, 2011, 08:47 PM
#3
Do not let that touch the tires. Destroying the compounds or changing them can have negative and unsafe effects. Ozone and UV are some of the most harmful things for tires (naturally occurring).
Best case: Store inside, in above 50F, off the ground or at least with a separator from direct contact. And not near any heat sources. Stacked. Avoid having a contact patch. Just gravity over the winter months can cause flat spotting.
Some tires have a sensitive glass transition point. E.g. the compounds crack or shatter once cold. Z1* are not that sensitive, however, they like a good, temperature controlled, dry storage.
General summer, not AX special tires, can be stored in less sensitive manners. Just remember the ozone and UV part. And if possible, off wet, damp surfaces. Example of my Mustang: covered outdoors on jacks. Tires are covered to limit UV exposure and off ground for flat spotting and being in contact with wet/damp conditions.
Best case: Store inside, in above 50F, off the ground or at least with a separator from direct contact. And not near any heat sources. Stacked. Avoid having a contact patch. Just gravity over the winter months can cause flat spotting.
Some tires have a sensitive glass transition point. E.g. the compounds crack or shatter once cold. Z1* are not that sensitive, however, they like a good, temperature controlled, dry storage.
General summer, not AX special tires, can be stored in less sensitive manners. Just remember the ozone and UV part. And if possible, off wet, damp surfaces. Example of my Mustang: covered outdoors on jacks. Tires are covered to limit UV exposure and off ground for flat spotting and being in contact with wet/damp conditions.
Good info, thanks.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GoodTimes
Evo X Tires / Wheels / Brakes / Suspension
17
Jan 27, 2022 06:04 PM
Rom
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
6
Apr 20, 2017 10:57 PM
paulyd04
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
9
Apr 10, 2008 10:27 AM
