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Old 12-08-2005, 06:50 PM
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Default Softening up tires

I've heard that you can soften tires by soaking them in WD40. But for how long?
Old 12-09-2005, 11:15 AM
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just put the tyres in the oven because after i take tyres of old rims they are very soft and sticky but i dont mean sticky that it sticks too walls but on the grip level they are sticky
Old 12-09-2005, 12:05 PM
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Try soaking in water with some Simple Green added. I clean my tires with them and they get softer and sticky.
Old 12-09-2005, 01:16 PM
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You can buy products for this from the LHS.. I use paragon FXII..
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what do soft tires actually do for you??
Old 12-09-2005, 09:25 PM
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GRIP MORE BUT THEY SEEMINGLY WEAR FASTER BUT THREE SETS OF RIMS LATER MY BIG LOES STILL SEEM TO SHOW NO WEAR

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