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xmodificationer
04-12-2008, 10:32 PM
Ok I just was messing around today and I realized that the tires on the cars look a little out of porportion. This is good if you want drag tires, or the realistic look.

Materials: Scissors, 4 Slammed rim tires, super glue, file (optional)

Step 1:

Take your tire and cut it in half *make sure the cut is straight!*

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture643.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture644.jpg

Step 2:

Take the cut tire and wrap it around the rim to see about how much you need to cut.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture645.jpg

Step 3:

Cut the tire. Make sure there is a little gap so that the tire is not too loose for the tire so it wont fall out.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture646.jpg

Step 4:

Apply superglue to one side of the tire.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture647.jpg

Press and hold firmly for about 20 seconds and let sit for about 2 minutes so it sets up good.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture648.jpg

Step 5:

Apply a little glue on the out site of tire on the seem where it was glued. Also you might want to do some on the inside for extra strength *do not get superglue on the inside cut out part where the middle lip on the rim goes*

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture649.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture650.jpg

Step 6: Optional

File down the excess glue on the outside if there is any.

Your done! Let the tire sit for a couple minutes then put in your rim. Repeat steps 1-6 for the rest of the tires.


Sorry for the crappy pictures, I had to use a phone.

Finished product:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/carcrazycorey/Album%202/Picture641.jpg

xmodscarbon's_lost
04-13-2008, 03:51 AM
That works and looks good!I love it!It looks great on my GT-R project:nod:Now its time to start on the body work.

xmodificationer
04-13-2008, 01:32 PM
thanks man! I havent had a chance to actually drive with them yet but I will soon.

TheXmodifyer
04-13-2008, 01:53 PM
This appears to be a good thread...but I cant tell anything from your pictures! I really wanna do this mod but some better pictures would be helpful!

xmodificationer
04-13-2008, 05:23 PM
I'll get better pictures when I get my memory card back from my friend.

theoriganalRiD3R1967
04-13-2008, 05:33 PM
does the glue stick easily or will it dry and crack off b/c its not meant for this application?

xmodificationer
04-13-2008, 05:58 PM
I guess it depends on your glue. Mine seems fine and I just drove it and its all good.