Originally Posted by
stipres
I am guessing storing tires with dirt on them draws the moisture/oils out of the rubber. Good discussion, I always hated cleaning tires, they just get dirty again anywayz. I just do it cause I get bored and don't want to work on my car. Lol. I can ask around and see what the best tire care is and proper storage.
Cleaning tires is right up there with painting bodies and glueing tires for my least favorite things to do in RC racing. But it does make sense, prolonged dirt exposure on tire rubber, guess I'll have to start getting the dirt off
Good thread!