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Old 02-21-2021, 04:48 PM   #21
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Synch do you use talcum powder or liquid soap or any thing like that mounting tires? Silicone spray? Just curious.

This is a factory video he makes it look pretty quick and easy!


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Old 02-21-2021, 07:24 PM   #22
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I have Firestones. My last set were Good Year, but I think they wear a lot faster than the Firestones.
Must be the road surface. My results are exactly opposite. My Firestones on four cars wore out very fast. I changed all to Goodyear’s.
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Old 02-21-2021, 08:35 PM   #23
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Synch do you use talcum powder or liquid soap or any thing like that mounting tires? Silicone spray? Just curious.

This is a factory video he makes it look pretty quick and easy!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PflF...ature=youtu.be
I use a little talc on the tyre including the bead and the tube. Makes it all smell nice!!
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Old 02-21-2021, 10:11 PM   #24
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I use a little talc on the tyre including the bead and the tube. Makes it all smell nice!!

lol Yeah, we all want our tires smelling nice. ;-)


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lol Yeah, we all want our tires smelling nice. ;-)


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I use baby powder.
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I use baby powder.

I guess nothing is too good for our “babies.” [emoji12]


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Old 02-24-2021, 05:14 AM   #27
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thanks Shew. well that's unique but my method is much better. Tyre shop.
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Old 02-28-2021, 08:55 PM   #28
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I always like to put White Walls on but some really do not like the look. To me it just makes the car look better.

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