Any type of treatment you use on gumwall clinchers?

[54ny77]

I have Veloflex clincher tires on one set of wheels and the discoloration has gone from nice tan to crispy orange. They're only a year or so old.

Years ago, when I used sewup that's just how things were re: UV degradation.

Curious if today's tire casing technology responds well to any sidewall treatment like Armor All, 303, etc.

[Black Dog]

303 is magic. Just keep it off the rim and the tread.

[zmudshark]

Way back when we used liquid latex on skinwall tubulars.

[jpritchet74]

Gear Aid Tent Fabric Sealant

[teleguy57]

Gear Aid Tent Fabric Sealant

This.

[Blown Reek]

If a set of tires is lasting you a year, you need to ride more.

[OtayBW]

If a set of tires is lasting you a year, you need to ride more.I suppose it's possible that he rotates through several bikes in a year....

[Blown Reek]

I would hope so. But still.

[ColonelJLloyd]

I would hope so. But still.

"But still" your comment was ignorant and petty. That's what.

On topic I'm wondering if tubeless sealant, Orange Seal Endurance specifically, does anything to degrade/dry out the sidewalls versus tubes.

[mulp]

I've been using 303 and its been working great

[54ny77]

Thanks all!

[wallymann]

+1 for sidewall protection..

I also use 303 to guard against deterioration.

gear aid tent fabric sealant

[m_sasso]

303 is watered down Armor All, wihch is watered down Silicon, nothing magic about it. Get some pure Silicon spray from the local electronics or auto parts store.

If you like paying more, for more water purchase 303. If you need a simple explanation read here https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3421640/Vinyl_and_Rubber_Protectant_-_