Saving sidewalls? – Clodbuster.

[•Axle]

After retrieving a Clodbuster from the loft I have noticed that two of the four tires have perished sidewalls, is there any way to save the tires or do I just chuck them and move on?

If I’m chucking them has anyone got a link for reasonably priced tires and foam inserts?

Thanks,

Ax

[Tamiyabigstuff]

How bad are they ?

If it is just looks you are concerned about and the tyres have not been glued on to the rims maybe swap them round if the inner sidewalls are not so perished so the better loking sidewall is then on the outside.

Have heard that silicone spray can improve the look and restore some flexibility to the rubber.

Also consider making some thicker foam inserts to help the tyre maintain profile when running it. 

Got a feeling replacements are gonna lighten your wallet by north of £60 for a set of 4.

[Finnsllc]

well if u left it in the loft, u gotta expect to have some damage. hot and cold humidity, freezing extreme summer heat....

[•Axle]

6 hours ago, Tamiyabigstuff said:

How bad are they ?

If it is just looks you are concerned about and the tyres have not been glued on to the rims maybe swap them round if the inner sidewalls are not so perished so the better loking sidewall is then on the outside.

Have heard that silicone spray can improve the look and restore some flexibility to the rubber.

Also consider making some thicker foam inserts to help the tyre maintain profile when running it. 

Got a feeling replacements are gonna lighten your wallet by north of £60 for a set of 4.

Thanks for this, yes they’re pretty bad and you can feel where they fold easier and ready to go, I’ll just bin the two that are gone and I’ll replace them with Prolines for now.

Very true on the silicone spray, I’ve used silicone oil on tacky speaker cones to bring them back and works a treat.

I’m going to get it running with the electrics I put in there from 20 years ago, I’m not worried about speed, it’s going to poodle around in the park, a bit of fun for the kids.

[•Axle]

33 minutes ago, Finnsllc said:

well if u left it in the loft, u gotta expect to have some damage. hot and cold humidity, freezing extreme summer heat....

Very true! 👍