Comparing Dual Wheel Covers To Separate Wheel Covers for Winter Storage

Question:

Would you recommend any topical liquid, or spray that I should put on the tires to help keep them moisturized for winter and avoid more chance of rain, or heat rot? Thank you

asked by: M.Korte

Expert Reply:

For tire covers, it really doesn't make a difference in function whether you use a dual tire cover like the Adco Tyre Gard Dual Axle RV Wheel Cover - 27" to 29" - Polar White # 290-3923 or the Adco Ultra Tyre Gard RV Wheel Covers - 27" to 29" - Polar White # 290-3953.

The advantage of the dual cover is less covers and a sleek look. The advantage of the single tire covers is easier to install and fold for storage. I personally would go with the single covers because you won't have the debris inside the cover between the tires, but that is just personal preference.

expert reply by: Jason S

Marilyn

10/20/2017

Would you recommend any topical liquid, or spray that I should put on the tires to help keep them moisturized for winter and avoid more chance of rain, or heat rot? Thank you

Jason S.

10/20/2017

The Extang Tonno Tonic Protectant Spray for Vinyl Tonneau Covers - 16 oz # EX1181 is a great product for tires to help guard against UV rays and won't harm alloy wheels. The similar TruXedo Pro-Tex Soft Tonneau Protectant Spray - 20 oz # TX1704511 claims to form a barrier equivalent to an SPF 30 to protect tires. UV rays and flat spots are the biggest tire destroyers when stored. I recommend getting the wheels off the ground and covering them.