In the early 90s I visited the Michelin facility in Greenville, SC for a
discussion about earthmoving tires. Naturally, automotive tires were
discussed at lunch, coffee, etc. I recall several of the Michelin technical
persons who were participating in this meeting stating rather strongly that
the use of Armor All-type substances on tires or other rubber parts was
highly discouraged, and the stated reason was more-or-less as described in
the chemist's letter. That was 15-odd years ago and I don't know if the
recommendation remains the same today.
Dan
>From: stubrennan@comcast.net
>Reply-To: stubrennan@comcast.net
>To: tigers@autox.team.net
>Subject: Tires and Ozone
>Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:47:08 +0000
>
>"...discourage the use of products like Armor All on the sidewalls of the
>tires because the Armor All can solubilize the waxes and then remove them
>over time."
>Anybody else heard this?
>Stu
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