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Tire FAQ: Don't Use Protectants/Cleaners
« on: May 27, 2007, 10:53:54 AM »
I just stumbled upon this short motorcycle tire FAQ on the Dunlop site

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/infocenter_faq.asp

The one thing that surprised me is that they recommend against using tire protectants and cleaners because they may cause premature cracking, etc.
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Re: Tire FAQ: Don't Use Protectants/Cleaners
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2007, 11:53:09 AM »
I know you should never use automotive tyre black (I use Armour All) on bike tyres as it leaves them shiney and slippy!

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Re: Tire FAQ: Don't Use Protectants/Cleaners
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2007, 05:43:47 PM »
I cant say it surprises me any. With all the stresses placed on bike tires.
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Re: Tire FAQ: Don't Use Protectants/Cleaners
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2007, 06:09:47 PM »
Semi off-topic, but Lemon Pledge works great for mounting new tires ;)
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Re: Tire FAQ: Don't Use Protectants/Cleaners
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2007, 08:01:33 AM »
I was under the impression that "Armour All" or its equivalent reduced ozone - U V damage. ( Yeah, I know...keep it off the contact patch.)  Any thoughts on this?
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Re: Tire FAQ: Don't Use Protectants/Cleaners
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2011, 10:43:49 AM »
Quote from: SteveD CB500F on May 27, 2007, 11:53:09 AM
I know you should never use automotive tyre black (I use Armour All) on bike tyres as it leaves them shiney and slippy!

Don't ask...

Armour All is silicone.
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