Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

Today I bought a Like New 2012 SCX10 C/R Edition Jeep Wrangler. This truck is basically New Old Stock as the Woman that bought it drove it “ Gently” a couple times. All original with Box, Spare Parts Bag, Manual etc.

The Foams in the tires are almost Nonexistent! I’d like to know if it’s possible to remove the factory Axial KRAWLER tires, install a decent foam, and re-glue them back on the factory wheels? I have numerous other sets of wheel/tire combos I could throw on it, but I’d like to keep it as close to stock as possible as it’s truly completely stock at the moment.

Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

Yes. Just as CA glue is used to adhere tires, there is CA remover you can use to remove the glue. There are other ways, but, if not done properly, they can damage the tire and/or wheel. Just replace the foams with ones of your choice, and reglue the tires.

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Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

Thanks, I’ll check into that and give it a try.

Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

Put the tires in a sealed container of Acetone for a day or two. It will melt or at least soften the CA glue and release the tire from the rim. Then clean it off, dry it, install new foams and re-glue.

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NOT a good idea. Acetone can dissolve certain plastics, and it can eat through various rubber compounds.

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Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

Agree with Panther. I've had acetone ruin a wheel not too long ago, so recommend not using it.

Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

I'm kind of new to this myself but isn’t there a method where you heat the tires/rims up to a moderate temperature to remove them?

Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

You could try that...tho, you might melt something.

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Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

I've been successful removing tires from plastic wheels in the oven.
I put four tires and wheels in pre-heated oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes. I put them on a sheet of tin foil, fold it over the tires and put them in the oven. I don't know if I should say "don't try this at home", but it worked for me! "thumbsup"
Ernie

Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

ive had good luck leaving them in the sun for a few hours then peal the tire off

Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

This is how I have been removing mine for sometime now. Removing Glued Tires from Rims - Gramps Ramblings

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That's a pretty cool site you have there! Very well organized. "thumbsup"

Re: Can You Re-Glue Tires?
 

Doubt I’d want to try it in a kitchen range but I have a cheap food dehydrator that I can set to reasonably low temps. May give that a try some time on the stock TRX wheels/tires. I can increase the temps slowly till the glue loosens up.