Another use for bar chain oil

[Ron660]

Works on tires too.

 

[Paragon Builder]

I'm a little slow.... What are you showing us???

 

[Ronaldo]

I'm a little slow.... What are you showing us???

I'm not getting it, either???

 

[Ron660]

I'm a little slow.... What are you showing us???

Shines/protects tires. My wife didn't like the tire cleaner I used on her SUV tires so I tried an old bottle of bar oil on my truck tires. Worked pretty good.

 

[CR500]

Probably would be slick for seating the bead when doing tire replacement

Sent from my non internal combustion device.

 

[PhilMcWoody]

Maybe mix it with mineral spirits for bike chain lube?

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

I was kinda worried what was gonna be in here with that thread title since you guys like wood .

 

[Ron660]

I was kinda worried what was gonna be in here with that thread title since you guys like wood .

To sticky for that.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I'm not sure that oil is good for tires...I was told that car dealers used to use cheap black enamel and paint tires with it to make them look new.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

To sticky for that.

You didnt try it did you ?

 

[Ron660]

You didnt try it did you ?

No just a thought....that's funny

 

[johnny5ny]

I use it all the time on my sharpening stones when out in the woods with an axe and hatchet

 

[cobey]

Some times I use it to lube the ramp to my shed so I can fall
Down with more velocity....... THUMP!

 

[LegDeLimber]

never have understood the appeal of having tires looking like a lifesaver candy

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I'm not sure that oil is good for tires...I was told that car dealers used to use cheap black enamel and paint tires with it to make them look new.

Usually it's not.. it will degrade the rubber.

 

[angelo c]

I mostly use it on my chaps and boots as a preservative...I find it works best when I'm in a hurry and the flippy caps aren't on proper....yup it's a 2 fer....I get the benefit of cleaning the boots and chaps....and the joy of knowing my caps were incorrectly placed....

I used to get mad when the flippy' didn't stay put but now I'm happy because I get shiny new shoes and chaps. !!!!

Luv my flippies....

When life gives you lemons.....make shiny new work boots !!!!

 

[buzz sawyer]

I'm not sure that oil is good for tires...I was told that car dealers used to use cheap black enamel and paint tires with it to make them look new.

Agree, oil will deteriorate the rubber over time, especially if used to seat the bead.
In the '60's in the family business we used the cheap black paint thinned with a little gasoline - ethanol free back then. It dried quickly and gave them a nice matte black finish. Probably better to thin with VM&P Naphtha now.

 

[fearofpavement]

I've also heard that grease and oil isn't good for tires but it doesn't keep me from using grease on the beads of particularly cantankerous tires. Two weeks ago I greased the bead of a Bobcat tire after fighting with it for an extended time. I have a Cheetah tank, straps and all the other tricks but this one didn't want to cooperate. The grease did the trick and I got the Bobcat back in service just in time to move logs for the GTG.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I'm wondering is silicone wouldn't be better for installing tires. It works good for installing fuel lines on saws.

 

[mt.stalker]

I'd like to know what's in that "tire shine" stuff , available @ auto part stores . It eats right into the sealer on my driveway , rather quickly !