Re: [MV] tire topics

From: Bigfoot Ghille (ghille@writeme.com)
Date: Fri Jan 16 2004 - 14:44:49 PST

I have used military surplus canvas preservative, and "CANVAK" and both work well, and can be applied in many ways.  I have seen recipies for making canvas preservative on the internet from paint thinner and soybean oil (1:5 ratio?).  I guess you are supposed to use soybean oil because it doesn't get rancid.  However, I have never made my own.

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From: "enallin"
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 12:19:01 -0500
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List"
Subject: [MV] tire topics

> Hi all, I have not seen this topic discussed on the list. What type or brand
> of preservative do people use on tires? Several on my deuce have significant
> weather checking, and I would like to prevent this from occurring on the
> other tires. My understanding is that Armor-All makes rubber look good, but
> does not really preserve it. While on the subject, how about a preserver for
> canvas tops?
>
> Second, I'd like to eventually get 2 or 3 9.00 X 20 nondirectional style
> tires on rims for an M35A2. Rubber condition is more important than tread
> depth, so good used tires would be OK. Do vendors at Churchville typically
> have these? About how much for tire and rim? I'm in south central Pa.,
> Altoona/Johnstown/Bedford area.
>
> Thanks again and God bless all! This list has a fantastic group of members!
> Gene
>
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