Free Rv Tires Maintainance Tips – Protection against the Effects of Ozone Oxidation

Every modern RV tire will contain emollients such as carbon black and specific waxes that are designed to protect their sidewalls against the effects of UV (ultra violet) light, and ozone.The manufacturers of all modern tires realized as early as 1910 that adding carbon black to the rubber compound that makes up the RV tire will protect this tire from the effects of UV.Blocking the tire from the sun using a good tire cover is also recommended. It is just like sunscreen for our bodies if you must be in the sun, sunscreen works up to a point. However being in the shade will give a better protection.

RV Tire manufactures also use wax to help keep ozone from drying out and cracking a tire. This wax does not need to be re-applied periodically like carbon black. It will work its way to the surface by the process of using the tire in a normal fashion. This brings us to the 2nd reason for the premature degradation of a tire. RV tires are designed to roll down the road. If they are used in this manner and kept clean, sidewall deterioration becomes less of a concern. This motion, of rolling down the road, allows the wax to work its way up to the surface of the tire, and offers protection against ozone contamination.

Heavy buildup of mud and dirt will act as an abrasive that prevents a proper waxing process. Using a mild soap and water solution along with a soft bristle brush will, if applied on a regular bases, remove a fair amount of ozone buildup. It is the flexing of a tire while driving down the road that will work the waxes to the surface of your sidewalls… this flexing results in an expansion and contraction motion of the tire. As long as new wax works its way to the surface, you will have good protection against the effects of ozone oxidation.

After you have your RV tires clean, you will want to apply a carbon black product like 303 Aerospace Protectant. As far as I know, this is the only product that will work as advertised in combating UV. Another thing to consider is the fact that any tire dressing that contains petroleum products, alcohol, and/or silicone materials may further damage the tire due to a possible chemical reaction with the antioxidant material in the tire.

Bottom line, these two additives, carbon black and wax, will protect an RV tire from premature drying and cracking.