Not sure where I went wrong cleaning tires...

[Joshua312]

If you are looking for a product to clean your tires and replace what you're using now. You might want to look into Amazing Roll Off - You can dilute it so much and it still works wonders..its not even funny. I use it on tires, wheels, wheel wells, everything. I have 3 gallons sitting in my closet, I love the stuff!

[Matt M, PA]

I'll go out on a limb here......

My understanding was that once tires turn brown, that the "carbon" that makes them black...and also protects them from UV....is gone. Most often, it's the result of using a silicone or petrochemical based "protectant".

Excellent tire info here":

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=378

[GeneralEclectic]

I don't understand all this tire-washing alchemy. I use Dawn and a brush. They range in age from 1 to 7 y/o but they all look like new. Maybe they've never turned 'brown' because I've never used any tire 'treatment' since I think shiny tires look ridiculous.