Steven Bornfeld said:
In my world, aging tires doesn't increase their suppleness--just
contributes to dry rot.
Dry rot is caused not by age, but by UV radiation. Hence the "aging"
in the dark, cool basement. The aging allows the glues that hold/held
a sew up to cure. " Back in the day" when Clement silks were the tire
to use, it was recommended that they be aged in the cool, dark for at
least 2 years before use.
Anybody remember the old Champione del Mundo silk touring tires?
Quoted message said:I've heard recently of car tires left on too long (because of low
mileage they're not yet worn out) can develop a propensity to blow out.
Tires on RVs are covered when not in use to protect against that
feared UV radiation. They last a long time if thus protected.
Robert