Saving dry tires?
12-24-10 | 07:41 PM
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Saving dry tires?
Ok, semi-on topic question here.
Any ideas on how best to save dry tires? I found an absolute mint '83 Schwinn Predator "Team Z" bmx bike that has somewhat valuable tires on it. They're dry, but not cracked yet. The only thing I can think of is to spray silicone lubricant on them. Does anyone else have any ideas?
Any ideas on how best to save dry tires? I found an absolute mint '83 Schwinn Predator "Team Z" bmx bike that has somewhat valuable tires on it. They're dry, but not cracked yet. The only thing I can think of is to spray silicone lubricant on them. Does anyone else have any ideas?
12-24-10 | 07:56 PM
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Tire Life latex emulsion from Yellow Jersey.
I've not tried it.
Jevelot Tire Life from worldclasscycles. May be the same brand YJ carries.
I've not tried it.
Jevelot Tire Life from worldclasscycles. May be the same brand YJ carries.
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12-24-10 | 09:36 PM
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
12-24-10 | 09:41 PM
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12-24-10 | 09:49 PM
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It depends if you want to ride on the tires or just show them.
If you want to show them there is several tricks you can do. The trick I heard works best is to first clean the tire with rubbing alcohol; then rub them down with Olive oil using just your bare hands. But be forewarned: DO NOT RIDE ON THEM AFTERWARDS, THEY WILL BE VERY SLIPPERY.
If you want to ride on them then buy some B & G silicone spray and follow the directions. They won't look as quite as nice as the show trick but you can ride on them and they will look great.
ArmorAll for tires will make the tires slippery.
Make sure if you do any of this that you do it on a dismounted tire so you don't get any of the crud on the rim, then you won't be able to stop well if at all!!
If you want to show them there is several tricks you can do. The trick I heard works best is to first clean the tire with rubbing alcohol; then rub them down with Olive oil using just your bare hands. But be forewarned: DO NOT RIDE ON THEM AFTERWARDS, THEY WILL BE VERY SLIPPERY.
If you want to ride on them then buy some B & G silicone spray and follow the directions. They won't look as quite as nice as the show trick but you can ride on them and they will look great.
ArmorAll for tires will make the tires slippery.
Make sure if you do any of this that you do it on a dismounted tire so you don't get any of the crud on the rim, then you won't be able to stop well if at all!!
12-25-10 | 12:37 PM
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Personally I would try one of these tire prep products. I only have experience with the speedy 500 as an adhesive remover (which it does a good job of). But these products are meant for softening hardened rubber. https://www.fmskarting.com/prep.htm
