UV damage to tire led to custom wheel cover

[Kendal]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Actually, there is some truth to this effect.
When a tire is manufactured, additives are included that prevent UV/Ozone damage, one of these additives is a UV protectent wax. When a tire is flexing, it causes an effect called "blooming." This "blooming" causes UV protectent waxes to flex within the tire and migrate to the outer side of the tire, giving UV protection to the tire. If a tire is not flexed, the outer layer of UV protectent burns off, and eventually you will get cracking in the tire.

However, it sure appears to be nothing but an Ad to sell, what I would consider to be an ugly tire cover.

F5Fstop,

Thanks for the info. on the tire, this is exactly what has happened, the others are fine just the spare. Is there any way to get the UV protection back to the surface of the tire? Or should I just rotate it on the carrier.



Others,

As far as the cover, it was just an offer if you don't like it no problem.

Thanks again!