UV tyre damage -

Ringmaster · 31-07-18, 01:15 PM

Peeps,

Mate of mine is suffering bad UV damage to his tyres (Avon) and they are barely 2 years old. He asked me if I knew of any solutions/products that work.

I don't - do you?

Ringmaster · 31-07-18, 10:10 PM

Anyone?

Duffy3074 · 01-08-18, 06:57 AM

2 obvious choices

1. Drive it in the dark only, perhaps not entirely practical
2. Amazon sell stuff called sunblock for tyres, unlike answer 1 I’m not joking!
It’s expensive however.

Ringmaster · 01-08-18, 09:41 PM

Audiden · 13-08-18, 11:39 AM

Avon tyres (ZV3's?) I find are bad for cracking.

Michelins used to be bad for this too.

vorsprung durch technik · 13-08-18, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiden

Avon tyres (ZV3's?)

Michelins used to be bad for this too.

My new Michelin Primacys only lasted 5K and 18 months ........never again.

Mellis46 · 13-08-18, 03:54 PM

Only mention this for balance, I ran nothing but Michelin Pilot Exalto PE1 then 2 for years with no issues! Lasted 3-4 years, kept outside used daily. Only stopped using them as Michelin don't make them in a 205 50 R15 any more

Regular tyre treatments maybe? (autoglym)

vorsprung durch technik · 13-08-18, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mellis46

Regular tyre treatments maybe? (autoglym)

For balance Autoglym tyre treatment was used regularly. Bad batch of tyres.

Mellis46 · 14-08-18, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vorsprung durch technik

Bad batch of tyres.

Will count myself lucky then

Audiden · 14-08-18, 11:56 AM

For balance...

I have a 1992 Alfa Romeo garage queen that still has three of it's original Goodyears.

They still look perfect & don't lose air.

For regular driving I would of course change these

13-08-18, 11:39 AM	#5
Audiden Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,257	Avon tyres (ZV3's?) I find are bad for cracking. Michelins used to be bad for this too. __________________ Too many cars!!

13-08-18, 03:54 PM	#7
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,448	Only mention this for balance, I ran nothing but Michelin Pilot Exalto PE1 then 2 for years with no issues! Lasted 3-4 years, kept outside used daily. Only stopped using them as Michelin don't make them in a 205 50 R15 any more Regular tyre treatments maybe? (autoglym) __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

14-08-18, 11:56 AM	#10
Audiden Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,257	For balance... I have a 1992 Alfa Romeo garage queen that still has three of it's original Goodyears. They still look perfect & don't lose air. For regular driving I would of course change these __________________ Too many cars!!

31-07-18, 10:10 PM	#2
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,326	Anyone?

01-08-18, 06:57 AM	#3
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	2 obvious choices 1. Drive it in the dark only, perhaps not entirely practical 2. Amazon sell stuff called sunblock for tyres, unlike answer 1 I’m not joking! It’s expensive however.

01-08-18, 09:41 PM	#4
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,326