Tires

[msnrub5000]

Is there any way I can get my tires off my rims without ripping it at all. Their glued to the rim. I've tried lots of things (goo gone, screwdriver (that didn't work too well because I put a little hole in it) etc.) So guys and girls, any Ideas? :confused:

[Hockeekidd98]

Put them in the oven. Search for threads about this.
If it's a touring car... you could get 4 rims for like 10 bucks.

[baldie]

I wondering the same thing. I want to get some nice rims along with tires but what if I need to change the tires but want to keep the same rims? I read somwhere that boiling the rims/tires will work but never tried it. Will it harm the rims?

[chevy_94]

that shouldn't hurt them....i have used some alcohol and pulled the tire back as far as it would go since it was glued and just got a q-tip and got alcohol to break up the glue...

[baldie]

Here's a newbie question....when your look at rim sizes....26mm would mean the width of the rim right? So if your looking for tires for the rim...you would need 26mm wide tires as well right? Is that basically how you search for tires/wheels?

[imlosimad]

i never glued my tires and they never came off in over 6 months, mind you i never entered that car into a race. is there a specific reason for glueing tires?

[-=ADA$=-]

there is a good reason for glueing tires, modern high power engine ( they even dont have to be high power) will cause wheel to turn very fast, and therefore centrifugal force will make bead go outside, and it can even shoot the tire couple of " up, ive had a tire unglue while running fast. And ive used boiling, and it works good, but usually insert will be gone (at least the foam one used in 1/8 buggies)

[RCHavok797]

A heat gun should do the trick to losen the bond of the glue.

[baldie]

boiling doesn't damage the rim?

[baldie]

Is there another option besides glueing the tire to the rim?

[baldie]

Also...you have to glue the foam insert to the tire...then the tire to the rim?

[Cain]

I boil my tires off, just make sure you do it long enough and it will come off without much effort and the tire was still usable too. Only thing you may notice is that when you boil, the rim may darken a bit . mine turned from white to a really light smoky color.

[baldie]

Well I have chrome rims on mine so I want to try not to damage them. I don't mind I if damage the tires but the rims I dont wanna hurt. Is there another solution other than glue? Will superglue work the same way?

[baldie]

Can superglue be used instead of tire glue?

[Piggy89373]

Baldie, take a look at the contents of super glue and the contents of tire glue. Considering the bonding agent in both is cyanoacrylate, it shouldn't be too difficult of a decision. There's a few different types of CA glue (cyanoacrylate) that vary on drying time and adhesion strength. Each type has its specialty purpose, but for just general use, superglue will work just as well.

msn-the oven trick usually works the best. If you have chromed rims, I'm not sure if the heat would damage the paint. Forewarning though if you go with the oven trick, open a few windows prior to baking and after baking. It'll smell for a little bit, but won't last long.

[baldie]

How many of you actually buy new rims each time you have ot change tires verses those that reuse the rims?

[Piggy89373]

It depends on how bad the rims look. If the rims still look good, I'll reuse them. Otherwise, time to spend a couple of bucks for new tires.

[baldie]

HOw long do tires usually last....how many tanks do you think?

[Piggy89373]

That depends on how you run, what surface you're running on, and what tire composition you're using. If you're running step pins (on an offroad truck or buggy) on asphalt, I wouldn't expect them to last too long. Much of it depends on how you drive as much as what you drive them on. Sorry, but there's not a real definitive answer to give you.

[baldie]

That depends on how you run, what surface you're running on, and what tire composition you're using. If you're running step pins (on an offroad truck or buggy) on asphalt, I wouldn't expect them to last too long. Much of it depends on how you drive as much as what you drive them on. Sorry, but there's not a real definitive answer to give you.

You mentioned tire composition? Is there a certain tire composition that lasts a little longer? I do remember looking at tires and seeing composition D or something of that nature.