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Tyvec tire covers

January 09, 2017, 01:57:46 am

Tire covers protect tires from damage from UV rays. I used to do a lot of consulting work on operating rooms and clean rooms and each time you entered you were issued a new ty-vect like disposable monkey suit. Have saved several just in case if have to crawl under anything or do roadside emergency. They are very tough, cheap , and durable. Would seem to me to be an ideal material for tire covers,  could be a great cottage industry if not already available.

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Reply #1 – January 09, 2017, 09:56:26 am

Sounds like the right type of material.  Get yerself a commercial sewing machine, and go into production!  Many potential buyers here!

Tyvek® for Cargo Covers | Tyvek® | DuPont USA

Tyvek® Cargo Covers | Tyvek® | DuPont USA

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Reply #2 – January 09, 2017, 10:47:43 am

I'm wondering if those cargo covers are meant to be a disposable or limited usage product.  I'm not sure they would last for long term use because, at least with typical Tyvek housing products, they aren't very UV resistant.  I think they can only handle sun exposure for about 6 months or so, then they start to break down.  I believe 3M has a more UV resistant version as well but not sure how much better that is.  If the UV resistance can be extended, then it could definitely be a low cost, durable option for a tire cover.  Or maybe, if they are cheap enough, you just replace them as needed.

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Reply #3 – January 09, 2017, 11:44:25 am

From a seamstress point of view it takes the same amount of time/labor  (possibly more time with thinner material) to complete any project whether it is a blouse, quilt, or tire covers.  We went with a thick vinyl (not like the cheep thin tablecloth material tire covers that is available from various RV outlets) that has held up well for 5 years so far and still going strong. Not saying that this 3M Tyvek isn't a good product but there are better materials on the market for this application at a price point that is very appealing.

After a brief discussion with DH the downfall of the thicker material will be storage space needed compared to the Tyvek.  Our 4 folded up tire covers along with the matching mirror covers take up an area that is about 12" square and 16" tall.

Pamela

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Reply #4 – January 09, 2017, 11:56:56 am

UV resistant & "breathability" would be a good deal. I don't use the covers, even down here in the deep desert. What I do, often, is add a coating of this fine product, worked great on all my coaches. I wish I'd had my camera when I inspected a coach that had the heavy covers on, the tires had dried up and were shot! If you use the covers, don't use this method! 

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