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Title: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: Funkyworm on April 24, 2013, 10:35 AM: 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:
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: deeman on April 24, 2013, 10:38 AM: A little Vaseline on the sidewalls should make them more supple :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: Jon The Bassist on April 24, 2013, 10:40 AM: If they're black tyres then use tyre dressing. It really helps the tyres to get more supple.
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: hotdog on April 24, 2013, 10:46 AM: Deffo vaseline. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: Funkyworm on April 24, 2013, 10:56 AM: 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 ?
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: dordymush on April 24, 2013, 10:58 AM: amourall from halford gets rid of the dust and makes em nice a shiny too.
you can get a matt finish if you put it on with a damp cloth :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: OrgasmDonor on April 24, 2013, 11:00 AM: the white stuff is prob release powder from the moulding process
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: Funkyworm on April 24, 2013, 11:51 AM: Turns out that they weren't really dry at all,

Thought the best thing would be to get the tyres mounted on a wheel, get a little air in them. I've wiped them down & they are looking really good , needs a little more work but i think they will be stonking !!!
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: ED209 on April 24, 2013, 12:39 PM: the best thing for tyres is RIDING THEM Callum :daumenhoch:

...on Saturday @ TRM1 in Melton would be a start :D
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: region11 on April 24, 2013, 01:13 PM: I use the tyre gels from halfords. Put loads on and it does help.
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: Funkyworm on April 24, 2013, 01:38 PM: Quote from: ED209 on April 24, 2013, 12:39 PM
the best thing for tyres is RIDING THEM Callum :daumenhoch:

...on Saturday @ TRM1 in Melton would be a start :D

Got to do something soon mate as theres been a direct correlation in the last 6 months from getting involved in this scene, spending all my spare time & money on here, not going to the gym & putting a stone & Half on in weight !

Seriously need some exercise & sort it out !

This saturday huh ??? Might come down for a looky
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: Mattdub on April 24, 2013, 03:55 PM: Fookin' hate shiny tyres with a passion !! :crazy2: >:D ;D
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: HARORIDER on April 24, 2013, 04:29 PM: http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_8276069_soften-hard-rubber.html :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?
Post by: willgas on April 24, 2013, 06:00 PM: just be careful how soft you make them if your going to ride on them as a softer compound will grip well but wear out quickly :daumenhoch: