Is it safe to ducktape tires?

[camrydriver111]

Is it harmful to put ducktape on the tire tread?

When doing the winter changeover I started putting a piece of ducktape on the tread where I write with permanent marker which wheel the tire came from.

When it is time to change back I peel off the ducktape. There is some residue remaining, but after driving for a few km, it comes off. The tire makes strange noises when driving with the residue. It is gone almost instantaneous though.

Is it possible for the ducktape glue to leech into the rubber and affect the compound?

 

[FowVay]

Tires run through everything known to man on a daily basis. I don't think some tape glue is going to deteriorate them too badly. In fact, a tire is like a big roll of tape in the sense that it wears down a tiny bit with each revolution. Think of a roll of tape that can be unrolled for 70,000 miles.

Nah,,, put your tape on there and worry about something else.

and PS,,, it's DUCT TAPE. Ducks don't need to be taped.

 

[dadto2]

If you are concerned, use masking tape instead? Less glue on the tape might put your mind at ease.

 

[ecotourist]

and PS,,, it's DUCT TAPE. Ducks don't need to be taped.

I always thought that too. But it's not. It really is duck tape. The name is because it's made from "duck" material (as in cotton ducking).

And you don't use duck tape on ducts. You use that thin metal backed stuff.

 

[edyvw]

Is it harmful to put ducktape on the tire tread?

When doing the winter changeover I started putting a piece of ducktape on the tread where I write with permanent marker which wheel the tire came from.

When it is time to change back I peel off the ducktape. There is some residue remaining, but after driving for a few km, it comes off. The tire makes strange noises when driving with the residue. It is gone almost instantaneous though.

Is it possible for the ducktape glue to leech into the rubber and affect the compound?

Rain, snow, UV, oil, various grease on the road, potholes etc, etc.

 

[Jango]

I always thought that too. But it's not. It really is duck tape. The name is because it's made from "duck" material (as in cotton ducking).

And you don't use duck tape on ducts. You use that thin metal backed stuff.

and you use Quacker State oil I assume...

 

[AZjeff]

Maybe OP is using Duck Tape brand duct tape?

 

[JimPghPA]

The OP has a legitimate concern. It's possible that the glue may degrade the rubber of the tire that it contacts. Sometime chemicals don't play well together.

So the answer is maybe it can cause a degrade of that rubber, maybe it's not going to be any issue at all.

Why not put the tape on the rim on the side that mounts to the vehicle, but not on the flat area that touches the vehicle, so if there is residue when removed, no one will see it.

 

[wavinwayne]

Why not use tire marking crayon?

 

[vavavroom]

Use gaffers tape. It won't leave residue.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Just write directly on the tire. Use a marker on the inner sidewall. The Sharpie paint markers are good and come in bright colors or even white.

 

[chainblu]

My WAG on this is the leeching (if any at all) would be very minimal, like less than a milliliter. Since it is not a long-term solution, maybe try masking (or painter's) tape as others have mentioned.

 

[Shel_B]

and PS,,, it's DUCT TAPE. Ducks don't need to be taped.

True ... but then there's this:

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

It's totaled.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

I do a yellow tire crayon on the tread. I used to do it on inside sidewall or rim but after multiple seasons it gets crazy.

On the tread, where I took it off from RF, LF, RR, LR. I rotate accordingly when they go back on. Crayon gone in a short time.

 

[vavavroom]

Why not use tire marking crayon?

The wife's lipstick. I mean, I'm already using her toothbrush for cleaning the vent grilles.

 

[wavinwayne]

The wife's lipstick. I mean, I'm already using her toothbrush for cleaning the vent grilles.

Forgiveness, not permission..

 

[kschachn]

For all my tires I just write the date and position on the inner rim edge with a Sharpie. Next time I swipe it off with a bit of denatured alcohol. Works for me.

 

[4WD]

I only use a piece of duct tape in the final stage of balancing

 

[userfriendly]

For all my tires I just write the date and position on the inner rim edge with a Sharpie. Next time I swipe it off with a bit of denatured alcohol. Works for me.

Alcohol also removes fingernail polish and panties.