Chevy II Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I am trying to use a couple of tires from parts stash. One is nice and pliable, but one is pretty stiff. Is there anyway I can soften this tire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I've dropped them in nearly boiling water for a little while. A few minutes in that usually softens them up enough to get them on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 If them made of rubber, you can put them in an oven or a micro wave, until they are soft enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) I knew a builder who has passed on that put hard tires in a bowl of water and put them in the microwave a little bit of time until they get soft.. Edited January 11 by slusher Typo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 8 hours ago, oldcarfan said: I've dropped them in nearly boiling water for a little while. A few minutes in that usually softens them up enough to get them on the wheels. This is good advice. I’ve used this method with success. Definitely works on Pocher tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 7 hours ago, Mittagskind said: If them made of rubber, you can put them in an oven or a micro wave, until they are soft enough. I’m curious if when they cool they are harder than were going in to the microwave. I mean, it works like that on food😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 12 minutes ago, redscampi said: I’m curious if when they cool they are harder than were going in to the microwave. I mean, it works like that on food😉 You shouldn't eat them.😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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