- Tire Rubber Stuck On Aluminum Rim
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I was given a rim from a car that was in an accident and it still has some rubber attached to it. It looks like the tire was cut down the middle to remove so there is a loose ring of rubber and one that is stuck or fused to the rim. Any easy ways to get it off? Any input is welcome.
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Sawzall through the bead and the rim (If you are going to scrap the rim). If not, you will need to pry the ring off with brute force. Tires are much easier to remove with the tire still intact.
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+1 on this advice.. and You betcha.. nothing worse than trying to sawzall off a shredded tire.. What a pain in the dupa!Originally Posted by t00nces2
I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!
If an angle grinder will fit I would use it. Mike
"Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}
Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked
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Either way, you do get that lovely essence du burnt rubber impregnated into your clothes.
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Okay thanks guys. I've just left it sitting there for now but I was already thinking grinder...
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if it's aluminum, I would use a sawsall with a wood and nails blade. the fine blades get gummed up with aluminum
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What i did was make a deal with the local used tire store, they remove all the tires and keep them we get the rims, in this case if the tire is ripped up might have to give him 5 bucks to remove the rubber from the rim believe me its worth the 5
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