VRT on tire tread

[XQIZT]

Is VRT safe to use on the tread portion of the tires (without danger of traction issues)? Problem is that with the hood open on a C4, you can see the entire tire. When the rest of the car is clean, the treads look terrible. This would be something I would apply on location once parked at a show.

 

This is what I'm talking about...look at those front treads.

 

If not, what are folks doing?

 

[DP 08 GXP]

i wouldnt see a problem with it....just take it nice and slow when you are leaving so it wont fling off or cause any traction issues unless you want to put on a show:burnout:

 

maybe a 50/50 mix could work too

[Chris@Adams]

I would think that it may be slick until it wears off. IMHO

[GerryC]

I always VRT my tire treads at shows and never have a traction problem. I even use one of those small foam edging paint brushes to get inside the treads. After a minute of driving I doubt there would be any VRT left on the treads anyway

 

[XQIZT]

Gerry, that was my thought as well. I might even use my 25/75 mix. I just know that SOMETHING had to be done and it had to be done on site. I'll give it a try next time out.

[Chewy]

Just DO NOT do that to a motorcycle!!! With 4 wheels you'll be fine. I'd do the spray method and when I&O comes back out I'd use it to make it quick and easy.

 

Chris

[Z71_Denali]

50/50 will do the trick without issue of skidding around town like your on ice.

 

BTW those tire look great with the tread VRT'd!

[TR6speed]

I do it all the time on my C5 Corvette. I have a bottle of 50/50 and I spray it on the tread area and work it in with a cheap micro fiber towel and an old toothbrush. It does not sling off as long as you don't over do. I have also left shows on wet roads and no problem.

[whiterp199]

You will be fine. I do agree with Chris though. Do not do it on a motorcycle.

[BADRIDES]

I do it all the time on my C5 Corvette. I have a bottle of 50/50 and I spray it on the tread area and work it in with a cheap micro fiber towel and an old toothbrush. It does not sling off as long as you don't over do. I have also left shows on wet roads and no problem.

ditto

[BRZN]

Makes the tires really stand out from others when you do the tread! I always do the tread at shows, at least as far as I can reach.