Originally Posted by
Sunil_FiestaRS1800
I always thought they had a protective 'film' on them from new, to stop them deteroiating when on the shelf.Im sure a tyre fitter mate told me that
Also true. Which is why they cant be stored with oil/solvent's and it doesnt really work that well as most tyre place's roll or scuff when putting away which removes the protection that keep's the tyre from drying out and cracking.