What do your prefer for tires ... Shiny or Flat?

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How do you like your tires?

  1. Glossy

    30 vote(s)
    57.7%
  2. Flat

    22 vote(s)
    42.3%
  1. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I personally prefer my cars with flat tires ... A good scrubbing with Wesley's and a nylon brush and I am done ...

    Just wondering what everyone else likes ...
     
  2. scooper77515

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    I voted "Glossy" but that doesn't last long with driving and use...it just holds the dust and grime better...

    Also, I wonder if the glossy spray doesn't deteriorate the rubber quicker... :huh:
     
  3. ratio411

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    I like my tires air-d up!
    Drives much better that way!
    :dance:
     
  4. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Hmmm .. how about "Glossy" or "Natural" ... :)
     
  5. Grabber351

    Grabber351 Quick

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    Neither, I use Meguires Natural Shine for my tires vinyl top and interior. It has a very natural (new) look to it. It's not shiney or slippery, just right.
     

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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Got a picture of it applied? That looks interesting ..
     
  7. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    LOL beat me to it! :rofl2:

    I just like my tires "clean".
     
  8. ratio411

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    I like Westleys Tire Shine.
    It is just a silicone clear coat.
    Looks like new tires.
    The stuff is hard to find though.
    I haven't seen any around here for a while.
    It also works great under the hood. Makes hoses and such look new.

    I voted glossy, but just because I do like to put stuff on the tires.
    If it is too glossy though, I don't care for it.
    There is a happy medium.
    Dave
     
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    I agree...the Maguires stuff is pretty good. Doesn't seem too shiny, and also doesn't seem to eat at the rubber as much as some of the other products.

    It just seems (in my OPINION) that when you spray shiny stuff on your tires, it quickens up the oxidation on the rubber, causing it to dry-rot faster...

    anyone else see this? Or am I just hallucinating...
     
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    depends on what the junkyard has in stock, sometimes one is a little taller or has worn spots on the sidewall:lolup::rofl2:
     
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    i like it both. but like the shinny a little more
     
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    I LOVE it glossy!

    Even though it wares off quickly because it is my daily driver... I would go out there daily and shine them!
     
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    I know this may sound funny but I like them right in the middle. I spray the tire with Armoral then clean the tire with dish soap.....perfect everytime :)
     
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    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    Personally, I hate flat tires. They really louse up the handling.;) OK, back on subject. I do like them glossy, but not too glossy. I guess that means I like them in the middle. I usually wipe the shiney stuff on the tires with a rag and then try to wipe off as much as I can so they don't have that ultra wet look to them.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Bingo .... my thoughts exactly
     

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