Dry rot on tires

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Apr 1, 2010 | 05:11 PM

Jet sitter

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Dry rot on tires

I have a tire that is < 3 years old with dry rot, still have 8/32nds thread. The other three tires do not exhibit any dry rot. What would cause this in such a short time?

Apr 1, 2010 | 05:27 PM

Blendo

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Sunlight usually

Ozone can degrade rubber as well... was the tire near any appliance with a big motor?

Apr 1, 2010 | 05:37 PM

Jet sitter

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No, the car is parked in a garage every night and I drive about 15K / year. It is not parked near any big electric motors.

Apr 3, 2010 | 09:38 AM

fatjoe10

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Doesn't tire shine also cause cracks that appear to be dry rot as well?

Apr 3, 2010 | 10:07 AM

Jim@tirerack

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Yes, most tire dressing will dry out the tire. Heat and sun is a major culprit as well.

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