ZombieBite Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I've a new set of rear tyres to put onto my Firestorm and I have come across quite a few tutorials that recommend boiling the wheel to make removing the old tyre easier. Has anyone here tried this? The lengths of time to boil for seem to vary dramatically depending on what tutorial I read! So I'm not sure what the best approach is. Or if this isn't such a good idea, are there any other methods people recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Boil for twenty, bake for twenty or use acetone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattr Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I prefer the acetone method. Put it in, come back to it eventually, peel the tyre off. Doesn't stink either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) I get beter results baking over boiling. Smells a little though Edited December 12, 2014 by Deafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipwell Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Surely baking will melt the rim also? What temp do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-d Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Baking for me.25 mins on gas mark 5. Remove when golden and the smell is no longer bearable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Boil mine. They dont smell much that way and the glue just goes crispy and brittle. Don't use your best pan and don't let it boil dry. Pasta doesn't taste nice with a hint of Shumacher or Proline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 baking and boiling both run the risk of melting wheels the proven best method is acetone or if tight use the wifes false nail remover or nail polish remover not as good as acetone but does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I'd disagree Neil, melted wheels with acetone, never with boiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 with oven: aprox 10 mins 180 Celsius just keep an eye on it Never melted nottin plus if reusing the tires they last better this way over boiling em. Though, yes acetone is best it is also the most expensive option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Baking for me.25 mins on gas mark 5. Remove when golden and the smell is no longer bearable So if my tire comes out black is it overdone lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 So if my tire comes out black is it overdone lol If the smoke alarm goes off and you have passed out from the inhalation of toxic fumes then yes, they are a little over done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 If the smoke alarm goes off and you have passed out from the inhalation of toxic fumes then yes, they are a little over done! Is that what the beeping in the background is as I thought it was the fairies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilli Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I prefer the acetone method. Put it in, come back to it eventually, peel the tyre off. Doesn't stink either. Can you elaborate on this method please, do you totally immerse them and what sort of container do you use? I thought acetone had quite a strong smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yep in a sealed tub over night walla I do it Acetone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Airtight butty box 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 That just sounds plain wrong,. but then again I don't speak about english butter in that way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Very surprised this topic is on page two... and nobody has mentioned oil yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Haha true where is Noj? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Oven works great - stinks the house out. Boiling works great - much less smell. MUST do acetone OUTSIDE - stinks the house out AND is flammable. My experience was with the removal of MCD 1/5 Monster Truck tyres. I baked and boiled - removing from time-to-time to remove from the rim - found if I didn't it would 're-glue' to the rim. I cleaned up after removal by soaking in acetone - outdoors under the lid of the b-b-cue (it was Winter). Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Return Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 i cut the tyres in half, boiled for 5/10 mins, gave the tyres a tug and they came off. They were stuck really well and i was suprised how little time it took, boiling for much longer would just make them fall off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattr Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) 5mm in the bottom of a sealed tub, leave tyres in there for a minimum of 24 hours. The vapour breaks the glue down and you just peel the tyre off. If you want to, cut the rest of the tyre off before you soak, just leave the bead. Longest if left some was long enough for the acetone to completely dry out. 6 or 8 weeks. Yes the acetone does smell, but it clears in seconds. Burning/hot rubber and plastic can take days to fade. Edited December 12, 2014 by mattr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilli Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Yep in a sealed tub over night walla I do it Acetone Thanks Mattr and Jony, sounds like a good method. Edited December 12, 2014 by Stilli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieBite Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I think I'll give boiling them a go tonight. Am I right in thinking that normal superglue is OK for sticking the new tyres on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J.K Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 If you're boiling, don't forget there's a massive sponge inside the tyres which has a habit of depleting boiling water over your hands. Don't ask how I know! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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