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04-24-2017, 11:09 PM
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Junior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Tire Shine
I am currently replacing my Michelin tires that are less than 6 years old. I have less than 20,000 miles on these tires, but they are showing significant dry rot or sidewall cracks. My class A RV is stored inside and not exposed to sunlight on a regular basis. I have read that petroleum based tire dressing may be the cause for premature deteriation. I have used a variety of tire dressings, some of which could be petroleum based as most cans do not state wheather or not they are petroleum base. Can anyone recommend a good non-petrleum based tire dressing for my new tires.
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04-24-2017, 11:30 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner Georgie Boy Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Meridian, ID
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Use 303 Aerospace Protectant...best product for UV protection and good looking tires!
How to Maximize the Life of Motorhome Tires
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2005 Georgie Boy Pursuit 3180DS, 31'5" Class A, 18K GVWR, 208", F53/V10, CHF, TST 507, FMCA, GoodSam
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04-25-2017, 04:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by larryh1481
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x2, x3, x4.
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04-25-2017, 04:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryH1481
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X5, X6, X7. Best stuff around. Also the best product to use on the slide seals, wipers, gaskets. Anything rubber or vinyl on your rig will benifit from 303.
The only protectant/preservative I use now, on all my vehicles, inside and out.
Grumpy
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04-25-2017, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I was told by Colony Tires in Virginia that the shinier your tires, the quicker they die. Wash them with a good non petroleum based car wash when you wash your rig, and do not do anything else to them, period. Keep them covered when parked outside with a breathable cover, not a vinyl cover.
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2014 Cadillac SRX AWD, SMI Smart Box braking system.
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04-25-2017, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Michelin used to say no to any tire "dressing", then they brought out their own product which looked suspiciously like 303 with a Michelin label on it. Then they quit selling the product and are back to saying nothing again.
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04-25-2017, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
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You got the sidewall cracking compliments of Michelin. Best way to keep that from happening is to buy any other brand.
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04-25-2017, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
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Roger also recommends parking the unit on wood or rubber (Stall mats work great).
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04-25-2017, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -Gramps-
I was told by Colony Tires in Virginia that the shinier your tires, the quicker they die. Wash them with a good non petroleum based car wash when you wash your rig, and do not do anything else to them, period. Keep them covered when parked outside with a breathable cover, not a vinyl cover.
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Absolutely Correct.  The best tire dressing is "NO TIRE DRESSING".
I have been advised that most motorhome "RV" series tires contain UV protectant within the rubber compound. Dressings and harsh cleaning will actually remove the UV protection that is designed to leach to the surface.
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2003 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE W22 8.1L
Summer in Michigan, Winter in Foley, AL
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04-25-2017, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2013
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WileyJack; before you go dishing $$ out of your pocket, get the date codes, and the 2, 4 letter groups that are right before the date code and call Michelin Corp. warranty department. I had Michelin replace all 6 of mine under warranty last spring, my cost $1350, including New York taxes, disposal fee's etc.
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2008 Dodge Dakota(TOAD) 2005 Honda Shadow in TOAD
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04-25-2017, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club
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The reason your tires were cracking is because you didn't drive the coach enough. The tire needs to get warm to release the emoulants that are in the rubber compound of the tires.
Sounds like you are driving less than 5,000 miles a year which is really nothing.
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2002 Country Coach Intrigue
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04-26-2017, 04:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,062
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Mequiars Hotshine in the can or 303 Aerospace.....been using both for years.
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04-26-2017, 06:44 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Monaco Owners Club Texas Boomers Club
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Central Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dons2346
The reason your tires were cracking is because you didn't drive the coach enough. The tire needs to get warm to release the emoulants that are in the rubber compound of the tires.
Sounds like you are driving less than 5,000 miles a year which is really nothing.
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Then I'm good, my tires are very warm for 8 months out of the year! 
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2000 Monaco Dynasty
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