replacing tires

[Scolvin]

After removing the tire what is the best way to remove the remaining glued tire?:transform

Thank You
Scott

 

[FRIDGE]

usually you would buy a new set of wheels along with the tires so you can just put the new ones on and go

 

[specter]

A wise man once told me you can soak them in acetone and hope the acetone doesn't damage the rim other than that you just got to buy new rims if you hate glue as much as I do you'll buy three piece or some beadlock rims which require no glue.

 

[mattyk6]

I've heard some people turn the oven on to 350*, turn if off, and then place the tires on a cookie sheet or something in the oven. Or something like that. Also heard of people boiling the tires.

Matt

 

[militarymaxx]

If you are talking about the remaining chunks of tire left behind after you have basically ripped the tire from the rim, then I have one word for you......DREMEL. Use one of the grinding wheels on low speed. Take your time not to damage the wheel and do it outside if you can, it will leave quite a bit of black rubber powder all over. Don't forget the eye protection.

 

[Krusty]

I've removed tires by soaking them in acetone. It disolves the CA and makes removing the tires fairly easy although it does destroy the tires. To remove the bits of rubber that do stick to the rim, I use a Dremel with a circular wire brush installed. It seems that the wire brush is sufficient to neatly and quickly remove the rubber without damaging the wheel.

 

[FastEddy]

There is a chemical called Debonder that is designed to remove and dissolve CA glue. It will not damage your wheels and Will keep you from making any mistakes trying to use a roto tool or harsh chemicals.

You can fins several different brands at any good LHS or on-line store.

-Ed