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04-23-21, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zandoval

Yes as a matter of fact. Had some nice period looking Gum Wall Panaracers on my PR-10 for looks. I don't ride that bike regularly so its mostly hanging in the garage. After one year in the Texas heat I noted small cracks all along the gum wall.

I have also had some Gum Wall ChiCom Kenda knockoffs hanging in the same heat for years and no problems. Strange...

I have had minimal problems with oxidation on my bicycle tires after I started spraying my entire bike with Tire Foam then wiping it down after cleaning.

i'll look into that product. thanks

well, we don't have dry heat here in arkansas, but i know much of texas does. i'm thinking i just got a set from a less than ideal run of tires seeing as how there are folks not having rot issues with these. i realize it goes with industry, though. still disappointing. i never got to use them....waaahhh!!

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