I have a new set of BFGoodrich T/A KDW's. They came with some protective stuff that was sprayed on them and it makes the tire look white. How do you get it off? I tried soap and water and a scrub brush, didn't touch it. Rubbing alcohol and a scotch pad, still there. There must be something that will take it off!

 

interesting, never heard of it!!

 

This is something other than the typical "mold release" that is on the tread?

I'd just drive them. It shouldn't last long.

 

If it was on the tread it would be worn off by now. It's on the sidewall and it looks like crap. I do have standards and the junk needs to go!

 

The tire protectorant stuff I have seen is blue, but comes off with Meguiars's Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner. I dunno if it will work on this or not.

 

a wire brush should work, just be careful not to scratch your rim

 

is it splotchy or evenly distributed?

Alexl

 

Good idea!

 

It's really hard to describe this stuff. one tire has it on pretty much the whole side, one tire has it in here and there one tire doesn't have any and one tire only has a little. It will rub off with a dry micro fiber towel but I have to rub it so hard and long im affraid the tire is going to have a big O or catch on fire. My nail will scrap it off but I wouldn't have any nails left by the time I finished. A nylon brush doesn't touch it and a wire brush will leave marks in the rubber. I'll try to take a picture of it this weekend.

 

Sounds like mounting lube dried on to me, get some pics for us!

Alex

 

It's not mounting lube, it was on the tires when I bought them. I found a good sale on them so I bought them about 2 weeks before I got my tires. I just figured the stuff would wash off. Today I put some Meguires Vinyl and rubber protectant on them. I can't tell if it took it off, but at the very least it turned it black so you can't see it and it makes the tire more black without leaving a shinny finish.

 

Super funny..thanks, I needed that!

 

CynMini,
I just installed a set of the KDW2s with the white stuff on them. I am not sure if they came that way or it happened when I mounted them. I used the spray on tire cleaner at the do it yourself car wash. Them used the brush. Most came off. I'll get the rest next wash.
Terry

 

Westley's Bletch-Wite Tire Cleaner at Autozone etc.

 

Sorry I haven't followed up here, Iv'e been really busy. The Meguires vinyl and rubber protectant that I put on softened the gunk up. I let it set over night and I scrubbed the tire with a scotch pad, some soap and water and the offending white stuff is gone. This stuff was on the tires when I bought them and I am guessing that's the reason they were on sale.

 

Please dont, its caustic. Its not good for tires and even worse for wheels.

Would you spray it on your hood?

I used to use it too, back in the day - before I knew better.

Alex