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Originally Posted by asid61
Why do you say that? We had success this year, but does it reduce the integrity of the tire somehow?
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The concern is that a pneumatic tire cover is under pressure. If it were a typical rubber wheel like that on an automobile or bicycle tire I don't think it's much an issue to put foreign chemicals on it. We do it all the time with wheel cleaner or tire bright intended for that purpose. But tire covers like those used this past season are very thin and made of a different kind of rubber. Under pressure they stretch and I would make the presumption that expansion would make them more absorbance of chemical if they are porous. Was really disappointed by how quickly some of those tires demonstrated wear.
The point is that from a safety concern it's better to err on the side if caution with something under 40-60 lbs pressure. Admittedly if the cover failed you'd still have the tube to contend with. I knew someone when I was much younger that survived an auto tire failure during repair. It's a really scary thing.
I second the idea regarding the pressure washer. Far more preferable than chemicals. But deflate and disassemble before you do that. Pressure washer can cut right through things if it is soft enough and at the right angle. On that regard whatever you do, never let hands or feet get anywhere near a pressure washer nozzle. It's a very dangerous injury if it cuts you.