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Posted by John(SC) on November 25, 2002 at 17:50:07 from (206.74.216.13):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Tires cracking? posted by Molly on November 25, 2002 at 14:56:58:
"These tires often times crack and age prematurely because of their exposure to UV rays and ozone, even when their tread is in perfect condition. When tires are manufactured, antioxidants and antiozonants are added to the rubber compounds to reduce cracking. However, these chemicals are substantially less effective in tires that are only used intermittently or remain stationary for long periods of time. It is the frequent motion that brings these protective chemicals to the surface of the tire to protect it from harmful UV and ozone exposure. This does not happen with stationary tires." This part!It may not be your stuff but the words are real close to what you said. I think he even called it sunblock for tires!Dont get me wrong,Im not knocking what your trying to do ar anything like that,just trying to watch out,too many conmen,or women,have come on here selling snakeoils!
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