RE: IML: Silicone vs. Petroleum on Tires

I haven’t heard that, but it makes sense.

Tires have always been a mystery to me. The most unusual story I’ve ever heard revolves around NASCAR. In 1963, prior to the Daytona 500, the Wood Brothers driver Marvin Panch was burned severely in another race, and was pulled from his burning car by another driver named Tiny Lund. Panch later asked the Wood brothers if they would allow Tiny Lund to take his ride at Daytona in the #21 1963 ½ Galaxie 427. They agreed.

Not only did Tiny Lund win the Daytona 500 that year, but the newly introduced 427 Fords finished 2,3,4,and 5^th. behind Lund.

The unbelievable thing about Lund’s victory was he finished the Daytona 500 and went to victory lane on ONE SET OF TIRES! Yes, they never changed his tires during the entire race. I’m not certain if they were Firestones or Goodyears, and I know tires back then were built for mileage compared to the traction built tires of today, but 500 miles at Daytona? Go figure.

Steve

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Subject: IML: Silicone vs. Petroleum on Tires

Fellow Imperialists,

In a recent discussion with my tire man who was rotating the Coker's on my '56 Imperial, I noted the 'swirls' and the apparent cracking on the sidewall's which I diligently maintain, these despite only about 5,000 miles on them. His response was that the 'Tire Clean' products are the cause of this as they are silicone-based and expedite the drying out of the tire. He said a wipe shine of clean oil or even WD-40 --or anything petroleum-based-- is the only thing to use on tires. Clean with soap and water and if that isn't yet a 'look' you desire, then it is oil to achieve the shine.

Any thoughts on this?

Jack

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