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Tired of the Sun

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We all know what sun can do to unprotected skin. Now think what those same UV rays do to the unprotected tires of your boat trailer when it's stored outdoors.

Bank Of America Investment It's a fact that more boat trailer tires are replaced because of sun damage than because of tread wear. Fortunately, you don't have to be part of that statistic if you get a pair of Tire Shades.

Ozone in the air and UV rays from the sun shorten the life of your tires. It is not uncommon to see RV tires with low mileage and plenty of tread that are ruined by the damaging effects of ozone and UV rays. Ozone in the air causes tires to dry rot and deteriorate and UV rays from the sun make it happen quicker. This is especially true of the tires sidewall. Inspect your tires for checking or cracks in the sidewalls. If you notice any damage, have them inspected by a professional. There are basically two ways to protect your tires from these elements. Keep them covered with covers that will block out the sunlight when not in use, term storage, remove the tires and store them in a cool, dry place away from the sunlight. I also recommend that you place something like a piece of wood between the ground and the tires. Be sure that whatever you use is larger then the footprint of the tire.

Investment Opportunity We heard about Tire Shades a couple of months ago, and ordered a pair out of curiosity - well, actually, we thought they were weird, but ...

AutoSport Tire & Trim Protection AutoSport Catalog Exclusive Product Proper car care includes protecting the trim and tires, too. Using our Tire & Trim Protection regularly will prevent aging and cracking caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays and environmental pollutants such as ozone and smog. oily, and won't leave a slippery surface. And, with each bottle, we'll include a free contoured foam applicator!

Banc Of America Investment This is a pretty smart idea: Take a swatch of mildew-resistant shade cloth edged in acrylic braid and fit it with magnets so it will stick to the metal fenders of a boat trailer.

Tire & Trim Protection for Your Car. The best way to care for vinyl, plastic and rubber trim. Using AutoSport Tire & Trim Protection regularly will prevent aging and cracking caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays and environmental pollutants such as ozone and smog. oily, and won't leave a slippery surface. 16 oz. bottle.

Banking Investment BC Enterprises makes Tire Shades for 13-, 14- and 15-inch tires, single or tandem, and they sell for $28 to $38 a pair. If your trailer tires are currently getting too much sun, you might want to order a pair. BC Enterprises is at 1629 Fremont Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Phone 805-496-7068, fax 805-496-8894.

The Kurgo Tire Garage is a two piece, sided tire storage bag that protects tires equally well inside and outside the garage. Since garages are so much more than a place to put your car, you need all the extra space you can get! The Tire Garage makes it possible to store unused tires outdoors neatly and out of plain view. It will free up more space inside your garage and protect tires that are stored outside.

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