Will contact with automatic transmission fluid harm aircraft tires?

[DavidBurton]

Michelin recommends placing a barrier (cardboard, plastic or plywood) between the tire and the storage surface.

They also state that "road oil will cause deterioration of the rubber". This is any petroleum product, silicone or alcohol.

I like a cleaner called Oil-Eater which works well for me and is pretty environmentally benign.

[maniago]

Much of the time I have my birds wheels in wheel dollys from HF so I can move it around as necessary. Theyre pretty low profile.

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piec...ies-67338.html

I suppose if you were really wild and crazy, you could make up some wood blocks, mount your spindles in those and bolt them to the dollys - and leave youre tires in the box. Just thinkin' out loud.....

[Low Pass]

I would think the floor would have to be wet with ATF to cause much issue, but I get the concern. I'd recommend first trying a detergent. I was once facing having to replace a section of driveway due to significant hydraulic fluid spill (neighbor, long story). Many things were tried with partial success, until using a strong detergent. Purple Power was the brand I used at the time. Pour it on undiluted (wear eye protection). Sweep it around with a broom (work it). Let it sit 30 mins or so. Pressure wash it off. Repeat as necessary. Hot water works better.

[spark68]

Cat litter (or oil dry granules - same stuff I believe) works well, especially if you scrub it in with a piece of 2x4. Scrub it in and sweep it up. Concrete looks almost new after.