Tyres on some older Fly cars were prone to actually cracking over short periods of time.
I have a 512S exhibiting this problem on all four of them.
The cracks run zig-zag across the tread.
Tyres in general:
Most 'rubber' formulations are affected by oxygen, ozone, sun light (ultra-violet does the damage) and temperature, to some degree. Some are much more susceptible than others. Silicones are among the least susceptible - almost invulnerable.
Unfortunately, the best bet is not to display the cars at all!
Best kept in a medium'low temperature, in the dark with little ventilation.
Some sun burn prevention lotions help keep the air away from the rubber and some of them actually filter out ultra violet light - both very helpful attributes.
I have a 512S exhibiting this problem on all four of them.
The cracks run zig-zag across the tread.
Tyres in general:
Most 'rubber' formulations are affected by oxygen, ozone, sun light (ultra-violet does the damage) and temperature, to some degree. Some are much more susceptible than others. Silicones are among the least susceptible - almost invulnerable.
Unfortunately, the best bet is not to display the cars at all!
Best kept in a medium'low temperature, in the dark with little ventilation.
Some sun burn prevention lotions help keep the air away from the rubber and some of them actually filter out ultra violet light - both very helpful attributes.
