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Blix666
08-19-2007, 05:02 PM
at the last couple rallycross events i noticed a participant spraying what appeared to be a silicone spray on the contact patch of his tires. i've been thinking about this and i don't know exactly how this helps.

all i can come up with is that it keeps crud from staying buried in the treads?

:?:
UP2MTNS
08-19-2007, 05:23 PM
maybe.....but was he re-applying? I only see that working for a short time.

I have a buddy that puts WD-40 on his plastic wheel well liners to keep mud/dirt from caking on. it works pretty well.
Not All There
08-19-2007, 05:38 PM
All I can think of is using it to keep the tread free and clean while spinning. not sure tho. Seems interesting
flooredsubaru
09-06-2007, 10:15 AM
If you need to clean the tires more horse power should do it. :-)
sebhockey
09-06-2007, 10:35 AM
Odd one, I've heard that 4 byers use baby oil on their truck/jeep bodies to make them easier to clean. I don't see spraying tire treads as helping any.
Not All There
09-06-2007, 04:34 PM
that is a good one, i have heard that as well, wd40 sometimes but dust likes to stick to it
UP2MTNS
09-06-2007, 04:46 PM
Odd one, I've heard that 4 byers use baby oil on their truck/jeep bodies to make them easier to clean. I don't see spraying tire treads as helping any.

jeeeeeeeeeeeze, people......its called 'getting dirty'....not 'staying clean'......LOL
409industries
09-06-2007, 04:52 PM
WD40 will help a bit with mud caking issues on the inside of your wheels causing it to unbalance, but it doesnt last.
albascoob
09-06-2007, 06:46 PM
Mudd-Off....mountain bikers, motocross and off-road racers have used it (or similar) for years
odi
09-06-2007, 07:40 PM
It's for the shiny tire bling
RallyImp05
10-29-2007, 06:42 PM
oh come on... its to help slide around those corners lol
Dynapar
11-20-2007, 07:12 AM
i dont know about the tires but spraying WD-40 on the wheels is helpful in the winter time. it helps keep ice from building up on the wheel.

WD-40 was originally design as wing de-icer for planes. so coat the inside of your wheels with it in the winter and you shouldnt get any reall ice build up on the inside of the wheel.
Blix666
11-20-2007, 10:55 AM
^nice!
martinus
12-01-2007, 05:50 PM
All the "hard core" show car guys, just love spraying their wheels with teflon/cooking spray . ( ...to help with brake dust, I guess. )

On tires it should work, ( keeping then unclogged ) but would you get any traction ( issues ) because of it ??? Hmm ...
noisycricket
12-01-2007, 08:14 PM
I remember spraying a lot of PAM on my bikes' SPDs to keep them from clogging with mud.

Not sure if it worked worth a damn or not, but it smelled really good :)
sebhockey
12-01-2007, 11:38 PM
I remember spraying a lot of PAM on my bikes' SPDs to keep them from clogging with mud.

Not sure if it worked worth a damn or not, but it smelled really good :)

Eat my cookies mofo!!!:flamed
valetudospang
12-06-2007, 02:15 AM
Most Professional GNCC Riders spray WD40 in there fenders to help cut the additional weight of the dirt & mud. I did it and its work. If your serious i would recommend it.
Mikemg123
01-04-2008, 07:21 PM
[quote=martinus;20908On tires it should work, ( keeping then unclogged ) but would you get any traction ( issues ) because of it ??? Hmm ...[/quote]

but wouldn't the crudkiller,wd40, wear off rather quickly on the road surface so you shouldn't have to worry about traction issues. but if so it would probably wear of the treads pretty soon after that anyway soo......



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