|
Tractor Talk Discussion Board |
Tires cracking?
[ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ]
Posted by Molly on November 25, 2002 at 11:25:13 from (64.122.44.142):
I am doing some research for my company, Fuller Brothers, in Clackamas, Oregon. We have a product called Sunblock for Tires, which has been designed for tires that do not move frequently, such as Antique Tractor tires. These tires oftentimes crack and age prematurely because of their exposure to UV rays and ozone, even when their tread is in perfect condition. When tires are manufactured, antioxidants and antiozonants are added to the rubber compounds to reduce cracking. However, these chemicals are substantially less effective in tires that are only used intermittently or remain stationary for long periods of time. It is the frequent motion that brings these protective chemicals to the surface of the tire to protect it from harmful UV and ozone exposure. This does not happen with stationary tires.
I am curious if anyone in this forum has found their tires to become cracked and aged sooner than they would like? Additionally, this product is black in color, which beautifies the tire tremendously. It makes an old tire look brand new, while protecting it from further cracking. And one application can last up to 5 years.
Would anyone in this forum be interested in this kind of product? I am just now learning about the Antique Tractor industry, and want to learn more about common issues with these machines.
Thank you for your input! I truly appreciate it!
Follow Ups:
Home
| Forums
| Order Support
Today's Featured Article -
Timing Your Magneto Ignition Tractor - by Chris Pratt. If you have done major engine work or restored your tractor, chances are you removed the magneto and spark plug wires and eventually reached the point where you had to put it all back together and make it run. On our first cosmetic restoration, not having a manual, we carefully marked the wires, taped the magneto in the position it came off, and were careful not to turn the engine over while we had these components off. We thought we could get by with this since the engine ran perfectly and would not need any internal work. After the cleanup and painting was done, we began reassembly and finally came to t
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1965 International Harvester McCormick Farmall cub tractor 2,500. Two owner tractor. My grandfather bought new in 1966, then we inherited it. Have all the paperwork original manual and all maintenance records. It starts and moves. Comes with underbelly mower, plough, and some other attachments.
[More Ads]
Copyright © 1997-2026 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V. Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor HeadquartersWebsite Accessibility Policy |
|
