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robpenrose



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Tyre Maintenance & Protection Products
Hi All,

Does anyone do or use anything to keep their tyres protected?

Mine are only about 1.5 years old, BFG AT with loads of tread, but they are starting to look a bit old, not through wear, just a bit faded etc. now I don't want to come across as being a bit precious, but was just wandering how people keep their tyres in top condition.

I don't like shinny tyres on a defender so won't be using a wet look tyre dressing, but if anyone has any good techniques for protection, or certain products they use, it would be good to know.

Thanks Current:D4 HSE
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Post #148054 1st Jun 2012 8:38am
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rossy



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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Autoglym tyre dressing is excellent for protecting your tyre walls. If you don't want shiny wheels the trick is to spray it on while the vehicle is still wet after washing. Thats what I do and I find that the tyres simply come out black (not shiny) as opposed to the dull grey they would otherwise be Thumbs Up
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robpenrose



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Thanks mate, I will have a look out for that. Current:D4 HSE
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Post #148191 1st Jun 2012 7:40pm
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Green Machine



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Yeah, AutoGlym instant tyre dressing is pretty good, but it will go very shiny if you leave it on and let it dry. If you wipe it off with a cloth whilst it's still wet, you get more of a 'matt' effect. Some of the tyre gels are quite good as well, but they're a bit of a pain to apply - the Autoglym stuff just sprays on. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
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LandRoverAnorak



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What is it that you want to protect your tyres from? Darren

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Post #148199 1st Jun 2012 8:11pm
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robpenrose



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
What is it that you want to protect your tyres from?


Well I don't really know to be honest, but they have changed colour slightly, so I guess something is happening.

I know there will be some ageing, but I was just trying to find out if there is a good procedure for keeping them in good condition. Unlike other cars, defender tyres could be on a vehicle for a long time, so I am just trying to preserve them. Current:D4 HSE
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Post #148278 2nd Jun 2012 3:23pm
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custom90



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I would just use the tyre sheen / slick look type sray ect that does it. If you don't like the wet look just dull it up a little or don't use as much or alternatively just do a couple of greenlanes it'll soon wear off a bit. I find dust sticks to it a lot. Damned expensive stuff for what it is though and for big tyre's doesn't last long Confused
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