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Any fix for tire curb burn?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tehkoema, Jun 8, 2019.

  1. Jun 8, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    Tehkoema

    Tehkoema [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Slightly grazed a curb the other day in a turning lane and it resulted in some discoloration.

    I'm thinking I just shaved off the bit of rubber that was exposed to the sun and that's why the marks are dark.

    Do these marks fade out eventually as the rubber gets exposed to sunlight? Any other fixes?

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  2. Jun 8, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    Put 303 on it maybe?:notsure:
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    Slightly grazed :rofl:
     
  5. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    Wipe it down with your choice of tire juice. These things come and go when you truck. Cheers.
     
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    OP, your truck is totaled.

    Rather than deal with a potential increase in your insurance rates, let me dispose said truck, free of charge.

    Think of it as a TW courtesy.
     
  7. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    Easy fix. Go wheeling so the other tires match.
     
  9. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    I appreciate the offer, but I have plenty of kerosene on hand plus a few major rivers nearby where I can drive it in.

    Just looking around to see if there is a quick fix before I perform my own version of that hilux Top Gear episode on her.
     
  10. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    The easiest solution is to not concern yourself with silly shit like scuffed tires
     
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  11. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    Why don’tcha go on outside witcha bad self and rubbbbb some baby oil all over it huh don’t be stingy with it now
     
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    Plastidip, matte black. That fixes everything.

    Or you could just let the rubber oxidize naturally over the next few days, that works too. But my vote is plastidip today.
     
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  13. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    Is it just the center cap? Those are like $15...

    Oh its the tire, don’t sweat that stuff!
     
  16. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    I believe he is talking about the abrading along the curbline of the tire. Where the shoulder meets the casing.
     
  17. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    Is it Friday yet
     
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  18. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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    I agree, just juice it then!
     
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  19. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    Summathat BABY arl...
     
  20. Jun 8, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    To answer your question without the requisite smart-ass replies - don't sweat it. Apply a little tire dressing to your tires and you'll never notice anything. After a month or two, it will fade away.
     
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