How to protect exposed spare tire from the elements??

[feralc]

Wouldnt it take much longer for dry rot to settle in that when its time to rotate tires? Unless you only plan on rotating 4..

No I will rotate the 5 of them but I don’t drive it much and San Diego sun is pretty strong

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[PcDBronco]

No I will rotate the 5 of them but I don’t drive it much and San Diego sun is pretty strong

Do it on a time basis not mileage like you would oil, Whichever comes first. Here in south texas with more sun and jeeps you can shake a stick at, its a non issue with spare tires rotting before the saftey year expires.

 

[Moto26]

Thanks for answering my question instead of writing useless info!!

Calm down.

You’re mad because someone suggested a spare tire cover, which is the most common and practical method of protecting a spare tire. Nowhere in your first post did you mention your aversion to covers. You should have been more specific.

Otherwise, all the subsequent posts have it right. You don’t need to do anything - unless you’re just concerned about the tires looking pretty. If you’re rotating all 5, and you’re at least planning on using up those tires within the next decade, you’ll be fine…

 

[kodiakisland]

First off, why can't you put it on the tread? Because the packaging says not to apply an oil to the tread of the tires on your vehicle? Would certainly be good advise for all of the driving tires, but what difference does it make on the spare? If you want to put it all over the spare, lube it up. When it comes time to rotate it in, hit it with some soapy water and don't do anything stupid for the first mile or two of driving. Tire dressing isn't rocket science. Don't over think it.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Oh My fucking GAWD!!!!
Almost exactly one year to the day , we get to crown a new champ!!!!
I didn't think it could be done!

The retiring Champ:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/how-dirty-do-broncos-get.15900/

 

[HotdogThud]

If it's the UV you're concerned about, then find the best liquid uv protectant you can find and get it all into every single crack on the tire. For best results, use a small detail brush and soak it in said uv protectant before application. In my experience, it's a toss up between Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat, but both are sufficient if you get the ones above spf 75 (the ones for kids). If that doesn't provide enough protection, you could always just get a bunch of those sunblock shirts and cut them up, and then just sew them back together like a skin snuggie for your spare tire. Elastic works well for this, keep that in mind.

If keeping it out of the sun would be a better option, I've seen some people here in Arizona that will take the spare off the back, and hang it from the transfer case under the vehicle. It also provides added protection against catalytic converter theft in this location.

Hope this helps, and good luck

 

[feralc]

Calm down.

You’re mad because someone suggested a spare tire cover, which is the most common and practical method of protecting a spare tire. Nowhere in your first post did you mention your aversion to covers. You should have been more specific.

Otherwise, all the subsequent posts have it right. You don’t need to do anything - unless you’re just concerned about the tires looking pretty. If you’re rotating all 5, and you’re at least planning on using up those tires within the next decade, you’ll be fine…

No, i didn’t take that response in a bad way, I actually replied to him. It was the smart ass one that advised me to PPF and ceramic coat my tires the one I felt it was useless and aggressive.
I am not sure why people have the urge to be impolite to people they don’t know regardless if they think my question is stupid or not.
Having clarified that you touch a very important point. I believe the spare tire is a cosmetic accessory to the truck. And having it nicely makes the truck look even better.
And if at the same time I am preventing UV damage even better.

 

[CVSJR]

My question is about tire dressing with UV protectant on the tread.
Covers look terrible

The tire guy at the local car wash once got some tire dressing on my treads, what a wild ride....

 

[feralc]

The tire guy at the local car wash once got some tire dressing on my treads, what a wild ride....

Haha I could only imagine
But that is why I am talking about the tread of the spare

 

[feralc]

You'll need to explain that...

When a tire is being driven the inside lubricants spread around and keep the tire lubricated.
Ii is common knowledge between classic car collectors that tires must be driven (even new ones) to prevent flat spots and dryness due to not being used.
elements just make this even worse.

 

[Blackcat]

I’m worried about this as well and I simply plan on removing the spare and burning it in my fire pit so I no longer have to worry about this.

 

[BroncoT]

this should work

 

[feralc]

Oh My fucking GAWD!!!!
Almost exactly one year to the day , we get to crown a new champ!!!!
I didn't think it could be done!

The retiring Champ:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/how-dirty-do-broncos-get.15900/

Oh my fucking GAAAWD
Another stupid troll

 

[Squatch]

When a tire is being driven the inside lubricants spread around and keep the tire lubricated.
Ii is common knowledge between classic car collectors that tires must be driven (even new ones) to prevent flat spots and dryness due to not being used.
elements just make this even worse.

A lot of classic cars run bias-ply and not radials. Go hit up RSF on a good Saturday morning and ask around.

 

[feralc]

A lot of classic cars run bias-ply and not radials. Go hit up RSF on a good Saturday morning and ask around.

I am talking about radials though, and even new ones.
That is why a tire expires even if it has never been installed.

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