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raywilb

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removal of tyres
« on: 01 January 2013, 19:02:41 »
a mate has quite a few alloys + tyres that he has to move from a lockup. nones worth keeping & i can have them all. my question is whats the best way to remove a tyre without mechanical aid.  :-\
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Re: removal of tyres
« Reply #1 on: 01 January 2013, 19:06:48 »
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Re: removal of tyres
« Reply #2 on: 01 January 2013, 19:13:46 »
Albs will be along shortly to confirm I'm sure, but I believe his preferred method is a 6ft length of 3x3 timber and a transit van...  ;)
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Re: removal of tyres
« Reply #3 on: 01 January 2013, 19:50:17 »
I think it depends what you are planning to do with the wheels afterwards?

I get them for melting down to make stuff, so I just run the circular saw through the lot - wheel and tyre.

If i'm planning on using the wheels, I just take them to the tyre fitting place, have them fit new tyres and dispose of the old ones.
 
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Re: removal of tyres
« Reply #4 on: 01 January 2013, 19:58:25 »
a guy is willing to take the tyres to make barriers & the rims are scrap. so damage is no problem :y :y
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Re: removal of tyres
« Reply #5 on: 01 January 2013, 22:02:00 »
2 tyre levers - break the seal by releasing all the air and running your motor onto the tyre (missing the wheel) - ;)
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Re: removal of tyres
« Reply #6 on: 01 January 2013, 22:54:24 »
Quote from: twiglet on 01 January 2013, 19:13:46
Albs will be along shortly to confirm I'm sure, but I believe his preferred method is a 6ft length of 3x3 timber and a transit van...  ;)

Yep. :y
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Re: removal of tyres
« Reply #7 on: 02 January 2013, 13:40:10 »
If it's just for scrap, I cut through the the bead of the tyre with a reciprocating saw (usually damaging the wheel rim in the process!) Not sure the tyres would be any good for a barrier afterwards though because thay get quite flimsy one the bead is cut.
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