Tire dressing
- Thread starter Michael Roberson
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OP
I’ve been using this stuff for a decade, absolutely love it!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BODV6K/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BODV6K/?tag=wranglerorg-20
OP
Thanks. I just used that but I ran out. Years ago a friend suggested silicone. That’s why I was asking.
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Tj04
TJ Enthusiast
Useless input warning: Am I the only one that doesn't like my wheels shiny? I'm always sad when the rain washes the mud off mine. I don't really like when I see jeeps with super shiny wheels. Seems like a "JK crowd" sort of thing.
It does seem like dressing bad for Tires and it voids Some warranties and degrades them.
It does seem like dressing bad for Tires and it voids Some warranties and degrades them.
derekmac
TJ Addict
I don't like shiny wheels, but I like clean painted wheels and clean tires.
Tj04
TJ Enthusiast
To each their own! I have no problem with someone doing what makes them happy and like their Jeep more. For me it's mud. 
Tj04
TJ Enthusiast
And I could be mistaken but I believeRob is saying wheel dressing is "ghetto" I see it often for the ricer Hondas but also see it on BMWs and Audis.
Is it actually bad for tires?
derekmac
TJ Addict
I hear ya. I used to keep mine covered in mud for weeks, now I wash it as soon as I get home, lol.To each their own! I have no problem with someone doing what makes them happy and like their Jeep more. For me it's mud.
OP
Don’t get me wrong, I am totally on board with mud as an accessory. And no, I’m not a JK lover by no means. I love to ride the trails and I’m certain the TJ was the last real jeep made. I’m just cleaning up the Ol Silver Dollar before a cold snap and thought I’d throw a little soap it’s way.
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That being said, which light bar and angry eye grill would be best to put on my Jeep? Just kiddin!
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Tj04
TJ Enthusiast
I think if you put enough light bars on you don't need a winch hahaha.
I in no way am trying to insult your desire for clean tires! I just really am curious I keep reading it's super bad to dress them.
What about just some soap and a pressure sprayer?
I in no way am trying to insult your desire for clean tires! I just really am curious I keep reading it's super bad to dress them.
What about just some soap and a pressure sprayer?
OP
I have heard the same thing. Generally, all I ever use is warm soap and water. Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever used a tire dressing on my TJ. I certainly don’t plan on riding around with the fresh oiled look on my tires. I was asking more from a chemistry standpoint. No worries though, these tires will not last much longer, then it’s on to new rubber.
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Starrs
TJ Guru
Blank
TJ Enthusiast
I use chemical guy trim and tire gel. Apply it let it sit for a few minutes then wipe. Nice clean tire with more a satin shine
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Whenever I clean my TJ up, I always put the tire shine on it. Nothing wrong with that at all! I still take it off-road, but there's nothing wrong with cleaning it up when it's nice out.
Tj04
TJ Enthusiast
I think your off but what do I know. google seems to say "avoid all tire dressings. The best thing to prevent dry rot is to wash tires with warm soapy water every now and again" I paraphrased this.
Dry rot is apparently caused by low inflation, lack of use, heat, sunlight. What I've read is using any of these dressings greatly speeds up tire decay especially around the side wall.