Avante2001R 305 Posted December 22, 2014 Hi all, several of my vintage cars have been in dry storage for the past 20 years cars such as Top Force With spire spike tyres, vintage Egress and DynaStorm cars have all suffered total tear of the tire from the side walls. I have taken on the task to get them a restored not only for the tyres but all other items that were not replaced from when I used to drive and race them. What's the best way to prevent the new sets from ending up the same in some years to come? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted December 22, 2014 Drive them and replace when worn. ;-) that way no time to crack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted December 22, 2014 I've read somewhere about glycerin to prevent tires from cracking, but I have never been able to try it. Anyway, here's some more info on the subject: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=58302 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avante2001R 305 Posted December 23, 2014 Thanks mate will go through some of tips mentioned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted December 23, 2014 Glycerine. Or Talco powder. Anyway don't mount the new tires on your models. Grease them with Glycerine and left them into the plastic package. If you don't like the Glycerine leave the tires in the package, trow inside some Talco powder, close tha package and shake. Any thing you decide, left the tires in the closed packages and store them in a closed box. The two elements that ruins the rubber are sunrays and air. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted December 23, 2014 peanut oil works equally as well as Gylcerine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted December 23, 2014 I use a product called 303 aerospace on new and classic bikes. http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html It has UV protectors in it so could be great for our hobby too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted December 23, 2014 silicone spray the tires, no dry rot or cracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted December 23, 2014 I've brought old, dry tyres back too life by rubbing them with silicone grease and then putting them into a ziplock bag with more silicone oil for a week or two. They came out supple and shiny again as they absorb some of the silicone. They don't take long to loose the shiny gloss look on the outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites