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Originally Posted by Dave Gantz
I've asked this question before: Why should tires that are on something that's not being used be covered, and not tires that are on something that's used every day? Ain't tires tires?
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I have no idea why they dry rot faster but they do. I’ll try to take some pictures tomorrow. I put new tires on a my toterhome and a farm semi at the same time. The semi tires are worn but sidewalls look perfect. My toterhome that’s been sitting unused and uncovered for the last 3+ years are ruined. Same tires brand and size. I know better. But I’m having some medical stuff going on. So I let things slide the last 4 years. And it bit me in the backside.
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I got to wondering so I googled why tires on a sitting vehicles dry rot faster than a vehicle being used.
It’s because tires are kept moist by the oils and resins in them. And they need the pressure of being used to activate them. (That’s the short version) can’t figure out how to post a picture of the whole explanation or I would.