[DeTomaso] NPC (maybe NPC) Tires in the sun (No it's not a novel)

[Sean Korb]

I found this after a few google searches.  Tire dressings are not
considered by the manufacturers to improve wear life.  However
non-petroleum based products do not seem to have a negative effect.
Do not use products with petroleum distillates seems to be a recurring
theme.  Armor-all may not be the best choice, but I would think that
we're changing our tires out fast enough that we wouldn't notice :)

You can Google "petroleum free tire dressing" or similar and come up with a few.

Here's the Michelin stuff.  I have used it before, and continue to use
it, and really like it:

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http://www.michelinman.com/tire-care/tire-care-products/

This is the Dupont Teflon tire dressing.  I used to see it in stores,
but I haven't in a while; I guess they still sell it online.  I've
also used it before, but the gloss is very subdued.  It's almost not
even glossy at all.  If you like a matte finish, you'd like this:

http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Teflon-Tire-Shine-TWP2013/dp/B0002JMD8Q

Here's a product from Griot's Garage; I have not used it before:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/wheels+%26+tires/wheel+tire+cleaners/vinyl+%26+rubber+dressing%2C+35+ounces.do

Here's another product that came up on the Google search; I have not used it:

http://www.autogeek.net/opt500.html

Petroleum-free dressings tend to be more expensive, and I don't think
they typically sell well.  It's a "feature" that most people don't
really look for.  I think when people are looking for tire shine, they
usually want the shiniest stuff they can get, and those are often the
most laden with petroleum and solvents (but that doesn't matter to
most).  Safe tire dressings are out there...they're just a bit harder
to find.

Also, comb your local automotive retailers.  I haven't found anything
at Walmart, and usually Advance and AutoZone are pretty scarce for
petroleum-free stuff as well.  I had success at PepBoys finding some
of these type products, but haven't been there in a while.
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