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6 months i would think as 4door_sleeper said will be right. And i think as long as its not in a dry hot are unused for more than 12+ months their shouldnt be any drama's putting them back on. I know their is a good that you can put on tyres which will make them grip alot more which would probably work well for these sorts of tyres, however supposedly it makes them so spungy they wear out really quick

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FATGTS-R Experienced

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Anybody got info on this "stuff" to put on the tyres?

My rears are either old tyres that have been in the sun for too long or just have a ridiculously hard compound. They just refuse to wear out. The traction is hopeless but I cant bring myself to throw out 265 tyres with heaps of tread left.

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Baz Experienced

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If its looks like the rubber is showing cracks or just has a dry feel to it just rub some vaseline into it, wipe it off and that should fix it. I havent tried it on car tyres before but it works like a charm on rubber exposed to dry conditions or the sun for ages. Gives it back its flexibility and smooth feel. Just a suggestion, not sure if it would work.

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PLYNX Mentor

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FATGTS-R, Methaline Chloride is about the only thing that will "soften" tyres somewhat but it not recomended that you get it on the side walls as it also tends to breake down the ability of the rubber to bond to the carbon in the tyre. Oh and watch out, Methaline Chloride is pretty toxic stuff so gloves and very well ventilated areas when applying

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