leadacid1

Hi there, I just purchased a set of RP premounted rubber tires. After a bad crash due to a messed up spektrum, I cracked the rim . I just want to ask if any of you had any success on removing premounted tires? I just don't want to get rid of my tires since it's fairly new. I tried removing it with acetone, dipping it in boiling water to no success.

Any other tips or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

danjoy25

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Did you soak it on acetone overnight?

Superkarter

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Place them in the oven at 100 C or 212 F them them in for 10-15 minutes let cool and peel them of the rim.

drew85

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Ya the oven method work really really good.

leadacid1

ok i'll try that now

Doomah

i think he wants to save the rubber so accetone wont work.

boil in water for 20minutes

leadacid1

that's right. the tires are almost new. I tried putting it in the oven last night for 15 mins at 200f and I still cant pry the tires off. These are premounted RP30 tires. I'm just wondering if they use a different kind of glue instead of the CA.

I also boiled it for 20 but no success.

Paladin

I have had exactly the same thing happen with two sets of Pre-mounted RP24's. I am at the point of never getting the Pre-mounted again, as I believe that the quality of RP's rims is very low.

Both sets of rims cracked very easily, and I am left with almost brand new Tyres.

What is RP's website? Or Take Off's, I have tried finding, but no luck!

So which method is the best solution?

Wicked-Wayz

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Boiling the tires are the best solution. Acetone will work if you don't want the tire. I also heard acetone will make the rims lose strength. The oven method works but will stink like crazy. If you have tried 20mins try a little longer then. I boiled mine for 30mins & they came of semi clean. Few little spots had glue left on the rim.

Peace Aaron(W-W)

AdrianM

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You guys do know you can buy the tires and inserts separately right?

CS27 = 1pr tires w/inserts.
CS27GL = 4pk CS27 Pre-mounts

RP30 - 4pk tires w/o inserts
RPM = 4pk RP Med inserts
RP30GL = 4pk RP30 Pre-mounts

Wicked-Wayz

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Yes, where I run they must be pre-glued & mounted.

Peace Aaron(W-W)

c-lyon

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I use the oven method at 350F. It's cheap if you do it AFTER cooking a meal. Just switch off and put the tires in for about 45 minutes.

leadacid1

Do you do that on premounted ones?

litespeed-dom

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I have taken an interest in this thread because some of my local guys run spec class, CS-27GL, but of course they are beginners and will crack the wheels often and the tires become useless. And for high school kids and novice, it's not feasible to buy a new set because 1 wheel is cracked or center broken. I'll check to see if the owner of the track will allow re-mount CS-27 and inserts onto say a more stout wheel, but it's definitely a lot more cost effective for these spec racers.

I have tried boiling for 1/2 hr and nothing is budging at all. I guess next step will be to try the oven method.... but I can imagine your kitchen will have a not so pleasant spell afterwards...

Dom

AdrianM

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I hope you tires are not saturated with Paragon or you are going to have a stanky kitchen and an angry significant other