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Go ahead, melt my tires

Yahoo Message Number: 99021
I am at the Outdoor Resort in Port St. Lucie, FL. Had Dazzling Detail do my coach today. They were almost finished. I was inside and went out to check on things. The guy was pouring gasoline on a rag and then wiped a tire on my truck. So I say, "you use gasoline to black the tires?" they say "yes." Be careful with those cigarettes, guys.

The coach tires had already been done. They are the shiniest, wettest  looking black you have ever seen. So I say to myself "that gasoline is going to evaporate off in a few minutes and then what will I have? Didn't happen. Drove the truck to the grocery and no change. The tires feel a little greasy, but nothing comes off on my finger.

Any petrochemical experts out there with any information on this, or should I call the fire department and ask for advice? Will it damage my tires? A month from now will they be cracked and shedding like a snake?  I know there will be no UV protection.

George Harper
04 Allure
31093

Re: Go ahead, melt my tires

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99022
Not a good practice but one time won't make much of an impact. This was a common used car dealer and car show trick. However guys running classic tires on classic cars resisted since it shortens the life and classic tires are hard to find and expensive.

Ray O

Re: Go ahead, melt my tires

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99023
I agree with Ray. Gasoline is likely to leach some of the oils off the surface of the tire but I couldn't say how deep the leaching would go. Not good for the tires. Then there is the fire hazard. Net, net not a good thing to do.

One time only . . . not likely to cause significant damage.

Lee (leozbrowski@...) President, CCI

2007 Country Coach Intrigue 12153
CAT C-13

Re: Go ahead, melt my tires

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99025
Thanks, Ray. I'm glad to hear there is some kind of history on this practice. I won't let it happen again.

George Harper
04 Allure
31093

Re: Go ahead, melt my tires

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99036
When I was in a volunteer FD in my hometown in the mid 1960's, one of our members used to wipe the truck tires before parades with brake fluid. It made them black for sure. Don't remember him ever using gasoline.

I would certainly not want that done to my tires. Michelin, for example, advises not to use any petroleum based tire treatments. I use 303 on my motorhome tires.

Gary

07 Allure 470 Siskiyou Summit 42'
 

Re: Go ahead, melt my tires

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99037
Lee, I think you are on to what's happening with the tires. They do feel oily, but nothing comes off on my finger that can be seen. The oil will probably attract dirt too.

Not good for the tires to lose that oil.

George Harper
04 Allure
31098