What's the harm of "tire cosmetics"?

A tire that has just been treated with a tire shine looks like new. The shiny sidewalls give a completely different look to a freshly washed car. But how safe is "blackening" for tires?

One thing can be said with absolute certainty - not all methods of blackening are equally useful.

First of all, it is worth rejecting homemade methods of blackening: cola, oil, and other petroleum products can simply harm the surface of the tire and lead to its premature aging, and subsequently, cracking. It is especially worth noting that cracking on the sidewall - the thinnest place in the tire - significantly reduces its lifespan.

In order to save money, many car washes often use "folk" remedies. Be vigilant.

Also, do not overuse legitimate tire shines. The fact is that no one knows what components make up a particular tire. How these components change their properties when heated. Therefore, there is no universal remedy that could be equally useful for all tires without exception. As a preventive measure, we recommend using a tire shine no more than once a month and not applying it before seasonal storage.