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Pondy
21-10-2009, 05:47 PM
Does anyone have a crafty way of getting old glued on tires off?!:confused:
Cheers.
Pondy.

stampede vxlboy
21-10-2009, 05:52 PM
put them in a pan and boil the water on the cooker for about 30mins on simmer once its boiled and just and pull the tyres off

rob m
21-10-2009, 06:01 PM
acitone,just poor bout 10mm deep into a sealed container,leave over night and they just fall off leaving wheels like new, can get it off ebay or from a hairdresser supplies etc.

rc_dan
21-10-2009, 06:02 PM
both work really well

sparrow.2
21-10-2009, 06:20 PM
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29589

Col
21-10-2009, 07:33 PM
Some wheels will distort when boiled. I leave mine in colourless nail varnish remover for couple of days, then just peel them off.

bigred5765
21-10-2009, 08:41 PM
acetone all the way,simplest way i have found,

Pondy
22-10-2009, 05:11 PM
Cheers guys, load of help there.
Have to do some saving up! Will be compelled to put new rubber on a few dozen rims now!!
Many thanks.