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xmodificationer 04-12-2008 10:32 PM

How to make higher profile tires for your car!
 
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!*

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Step 2:

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

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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.

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Step 4:

Apply superglue to one side of the tire.

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

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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*

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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/w...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.


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