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Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?

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Funkyworm:
Hi Ive just had delivered some nos tyres & they are a little stiff ( I guess they have dried our over time) is there any way to clean & then soften them up ? Ive wiped them down & sprayed them with wd40 but i was wondering id these was a recommended or tired & tested way to try to back some elasticity (maybe soaking them in oil etc) I've heard that diesel might be used to do this ????

Really have not got a clue ? Any ideas????? Cheers  :daumenhoch:

deeman:
A little Vaseline on the sidewalls should make them more supple :daumenhoch:

Jon The Bassist:
If they're black tyres then use tyre dressing. It really helps the tyres to get more supple.

hotdog:
Deffo vaseline.  :daumenhoch:

Funkyworm:
Ok boys cheers for this yes they are black tyres IRC Freestyle .

Theres a a white residue on the tyres Im assuming this is coming out of the tyre ? Any idea whats the best thing to clean this off ? Ive tried a bit of soapy water but it doesn't seem to be having a great effect although its shifted some of this ?

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