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Andrew Chaplin
Sep 11, 2016, 11:12:23 AM9/11/16
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Frank Krygowski <frkr...@sbcglobal.net> wrote in news:nr3nca$q4t$1@dont-
email.me:
> As mentioned, I'm resurrecting a bike for a friend. He was forced (very
> unjustly) into retirement, and I'm trying to save him some money.
>
> I've got some old Michelin Select tires that have been in storage for
> perhaps 15 years. They have almost zero miles on them and in perfect
> condition, except the gum sidewalls are dry and cracked, exposing the
> fabric.
>
> Sheldon says, under "Dry rot" in his glossary at
> http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_dr-z.html : "Generally, if a tire isn't
> lumpy/misshapen when inflated, and has not had the tread area worn too
> thin, there is no reason to replace it, no matter how ugly the sidewalls
> get."
>
> ISTR mention of a coating that could be brushed on to help with the
> aesthetics of the situation. Does anyone recall what that might be, and
> where to get it?
I would suggest tire cleaner or dressing such as Armorall or AutoGlym, but
the manufacturers say "not for cycle tires."
Crossposted to RBT since the engineers there are likely to weigh in with
more sage advice than I can offer.
--
Andrew Chaplin
SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO
(If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.)
email.me:
> As mentioned, I'm resurrecting a bike for a friend. He was forced (very
> unjustly) into retirement, and I'm trying to save him some money.
>
> I've got some old Michelin Select tires that have been in storage for
> perhaps 15 years. They have almost zero miles on them and in perfect
> condition, except the gum sidewalls are dry and cracked, exposing the
> fabric.
>
> Sheldon says, under "Dry rot" in his glossary at
> http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_dr-z.html : "Generally, if a tire isn't
> lumpy/misshapen when inflated, and has not had the tread area worn too
> thin, there is no reason to replace it, no matter how ugly the sidewalls
> get."
>
> ISTR mention of a coating that could be brushed on to help with the
> aesthetics of the situation. Does anyone recall what that might be, and
> where to get it?
I would suggest tire cleaner or dressing such as Armorall or AutoGlym, but
the manufacturers say "not for cycle tires."
Crossposted to RBT since the engineers there are likely to weigh in with
more sage advice than I can offer.
--
Andrew Chaplin
SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO
(If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.)
DATAKOLL MARINE RESEARCH
Sep 11, 2016, 12:08:58 PM9/11/16
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? TRY Aerospace 303...
but Sheldon is wong as coating protects fabric. new gumwalls are bad enough aging dry rot
but Sheldon is wong as coating protects fabric. new gumwalls are bad enough aging dry rot
AMuzi
Sep 11, 2016, 12:10:56 PM9/11/16
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On 9/11/2016 10:12 AM, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
> Frank Krygowski <frkr...@sbcglobal.net> wrote in news:nr3nca$q4t$1@dont-
> email.me:
>
>> As mentioned, I'm resurrecting a bike for a friend. He was forced (very
>> unjustly) into retirement, and I'm trying to save him some money.
>>
>> I've got some old Michelin Select tires that have been in storage for
>> perhaps 15 years. They have almost zero miles on them and in perfect
>> condition, except the gum sidewalls are dry and cracked, exposing the
>> fabric.
>>
>> Sheldon says, under "Dry rot" in his glossary at
>> http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_dr-z.html : "Generally, if a tire isn't
>> lumpy/misshapen when inflated, and has not had the tread area worn too
>> thin, there is no reason to replace it, no matter how ugly the sidewalls
>> get."
>>
>> ISTR mention of a coating that could be brushed on to help with the
>> aesthetics of the situation. Does anyone recall what that might be, and
>> where to get it?
>
> I would suggest tire cleaner or dressing such as Armorall or AutoGlym, but
> the manufacturers say "not for cycle tires."
>
> Crossposted to RBT since the engineers there are likely to weigh in with
> more sage advice than I can offer.
>
use a latex emulsion such as Orange Seal. That's what your
> Frank Krygowski <frkr...@sbcglobal.net> wrote in news:nr3nca$q4t$1@dont-
> email.me:
>
>> As mentioned, I'm resurrecting a bike for a friend. He was forced (very
>> unjustly) into retirement, and I'm trying to save him some money.
>>
>> I've got some old Michelin Select tires that have been in storage for
>> perhaps 15 years. They have almost zero miles on them and in perfect
>> condition, except the gum sidewalls are dry and cracked, exposing the
>> fabric.
>>
>> Sheldon says, under "Dry rot" in his glossary at
>> http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_dr-z.html : "Generally, if a tire isn't
>> lumpy/misshapen when inflated, and has not had the tread area worn too
>> thin, there is no reason to replace it, no matter how ugly the sidewalls
>> get."
>>
>> ISTR mention of a coating that could be brushed on to help with the
>> aesthetics of the situation. Does anyone recall what that might be, and
>> where to get it?
>
> I would suggest tire cleaner or dressing such as Armorall or AutoGlym, but
> the manufacturers say "not for cycle tires."
>
> Crossposted to RBT since the engineers there are likely to weigh in with
> more sage advice than I can offer.
>
tire was coated with before it dessicated from
age/heat/UV/ozone.
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Andrew Muzi
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Doug Landau
Sep 20, 2016, 7:00:54 PM9/20/16
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