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dean from bozeman · 07-06-2016, 08:20 PM

I was able to get a set of nice rims for my '29 chassis. However, three of the rims have tires on them that are rock hard. What successful ways have you used to get such tires off of their rims?

Thanks.
Dean

CarlG · 07-06-2016, 08:28 PM

Cut them off.

C26Pinelake · 07-06-2016, 08:36 PM

Use a saw! Wayne

SeaSlugs · 07-06-2016, 08:57 PM

yup sawsall does wonders. i bought several AA rims with rock hard tires on them and only way to get them off was to cut. ive had to cut 30+ year old riding mower tires off too.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-06-2016, 08:59 PM

Chief would lay them on a huge debris pile & burn them off & strip the paint, at the same time.
Bill W.

dean from bozeman · 07-06-2016, 09:32 PM

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I had figured to use my sawsall and cut "V's" into the tire. Might have to pry it up a bit to get the bead.

Bill, did Chief find that the metal of the rim had "changed" a bit from the heat?

Quigley1930 · 07-06-2016, 10:00 PM

I agree with Bill. Nothing like a tar far

Sewall

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-06-2016, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean from bozeman

I had figured to use my sawsall and cut "V's" into the tire. Might have to pry it up a bit to get the bead.

Bill, did Chief find that the metal of the rim had "changed" a bit from the heat?

He probably didn't worry about it, as long as they ran straight & didn't break.

Chiefs' Son

Will Ziegler in LI NY · 07-06-2016, 11:06 PM

I agree with the sawzall method.

eagle · 07-07-2016, 07:47 AM

Bring them into a tire shop. A tire changing station should have no problem with them.

ronn · 07-07-2016, 11:31 AM

have sawzalled many, but be careful not to cut your rims- prybar as you get to the rims edge..............

Big hammer · 07-07-2016, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Chief would lay them on a huge debris pile & burn them off & strip the paint, at the same time.
Bill W.

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pat59 · 07-07-2016, 09:03 PM

heck hard tires don't need air, they run good with out any.

1crosscut · 07-07-2016, 10:54 PM

One of the keys it to get the tires to break free of the rims. Once you get that accomplished using tire irons to get them off is a little less problematic.
To break really stubborn ones loose from the rims lay one on the ground face up and have some one carefully drive across the tire as close to the rim as possible. Might take a few passes in different spots to get it to break loose.

07-06-2016, 08:20 PM	#1
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	rock hard tires I was able to get a set of nice rims for my '29 chassis. However, three of the rims have tires on them that are rock hard. What successful ways have you used to get such tires off of their rims? Thanks. Dean

07-06-2016, 08:28 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: rock hard tires Cut them off. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

07-06-2016, 08:36 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: rock hard tires Use a saw! Wayne

07-06-2016, 08:57 PM	#4
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: rock hard tires yup sawsall does wonders. i bought several AA rims with rock hard tires on them and only way to get them off was to cut. ive had to cut 30+ year old riding mower tires off too. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

07-06-2016, 08:59 PM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: rock hard tires Chief would lay them on a huge debris pile & burn them off & strip the paint, at the same time. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

07-06-2016, 09:32 PM	#6
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: rock hard tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had figured to use my sawsall and cut "V's" into the tire. Might have to pry it up a bit to get the bead. Bill, did Chief find that the metal of the rim had "changed" a bit from the heat?

07-06-2016, 10:00 PM	#7
Quigley1930 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Middleburg, Virginia Posts: 421	Re: rock hard tires I agree with Bill. Nothing like a tar far Sewall

07-06-2016, 11:06 PM	#9
Will Ziegler in LI NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Northport, NY Posts: 178	Re: rock hard tires I agree with the sawzall method.

07-07-2016, 07:47 AM	#10
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: rock hard tires Bring them into a tire shop. A tire changing station should have no problem with them. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

07-07-2016, 11:31 AM	#11
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,784	Re: rock hard tires have sawzalled many, but be careful not to cut your rims- prybar as you get to the rims edge..............

07-07-2016, 09:03 PM	#13
pat59 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phila Pa Posts: 66	Re: rock hard tires heck hard tires don't need air, they run good with out any.

07-07-2016, 10:54 PM	#14
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,907	Re: rock hard tires One of the keys it to get the tires to break free of the rims. Once you get that accomplished using tire irons to get them off is a little less problematic. To break really stubborn ones loose from the rims lay one on the ground face up and have some one carefully drive across the tire as close to the rim as possible. Might take a few passes in different spots to get it to break loose. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska