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tyre socks
« on: July 12, 2007, 12:55:13 PM »
has any one done a tutorial on how too make tyre socks if not can sum1 show me a few pics and stuff wanna do mine as my rubber bottoms are nearly worn out

cheers guys i got all the things needed just need to no how exactly to do it! im going to the shop to by black tape hope theres some replies i wanna do them 2da y :D


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2007, 12:59:53 PM »
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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 03:16:38 PM »
thanks m8 very helpful i have done but its strated raining and i dont wanna do it on myums white carpets so wen im done i will post pics but looking good atm!

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2007, 04:18:23 PM »
See, it's not that hard really.  I hope you have tightened the Jubilee clips nice and tight, you don't want your socks slipping.

Raining!?!  It's hot and dry down here in "Sunny Bournemouth".
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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2007, 10:39:30 PM »
heres the best vid ive seen about tire socks and he makes them amazing they look great

http://www.xtremeimportz.com/Powerizer_Instructional_Videos.html

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2007, 12:00:18 PM »
Are you copying me, Rave dave?
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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2007, 12:50:43 PM »
yo


well i have got them done and there good but i used and old tyre just for now as u can c from the pics they dont look too bad but they will do 4 now untill i buy new pads

also in pic 3 i made my kneed bar thicker cos i have skinny legs this really helps and all i done was wrap an old tea towl round each then covered it in tape!! but SSSHH!!! mum doesnt no i used her towls and i think after i done it, there not old ones!!

as i cudnt attach them i have hosted them on photobucket

hope it works











hope these work ok if not i dunno wat to do

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2007, 03:34:18 PM »
im maknig my tire socks with a childs mountain tire :)


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2007, 03:38:10 PM »
i would have used one but i could only find this one in the garden....took it off my sisters old BMX she hasnt noticed yet!  :D but i will replace them later with a new tyre just a word of advice cutting through the wire on the edges is hard u will need summin big to do it

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2007, 05:04:13 PM »
re skinny legs --u can also get insulatinf foam tubes from plumbers supply shops.  And yes cutting thru tyres can be tricky ( wish I could have got a grown up for me). I used 1 of those DIY knifes with the blades that extend out --had it at full extension. It broke blade whistled past my head only just missing face.

I gave up un put pink childrens size 11 converse hi tops on instead ---they work --and Roxx. Tho funniest comment i got was from some one shouting at his m8s, 'ere look he's got gay converse on'  somehow I dont think I could argue that point ;D

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2007, 05:47:36 PM »
yeh i cant change my hoofs tho i have powerisers and the hoof is moulded onto the bottom of the metel leg so i need a whole new leg so shoes will do 4 now

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u was using a stanly knife by the sounds of it and yer i wouldnt recommend using 1 on tyres

lol

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2007, 05:49:45 PM »
Are you copying me, Rave dave?
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lol nope :) you use same site? oo you might oif been person who gave me it  :O


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2007, 09:38:33 PM »
after making the socks and the knee bar thicker thort i better protect thos springs!

i think i could do more but ran out of tape thinking of gettin foam or summin on there!





any suggestions welcome on what to do....im really open minded so all ideas will b considered

Carl




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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2007, 10:19:04 AM »
awsome mate must of taken ages to do !


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2007, 11:55:23 AM »
na wasnt too bad but i have to still get inndertubes on there b4 capital bocking as i dnt want em to get damaged




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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2007, 11:59:59 AM »
Get your pics in the gallery so more people can admire them  ;)

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2007, 12:00:46 PM »
ok will do!




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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2007, 12:07:33 PM »
carl told  you it would be easyer to put in gallery hehe XD


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2007, 08:52:34 PM »
also in pic 3 i made my kneed bar thicker cos i have skinny legs this really helps and all i done was wrap an old tea towl round each then covered it in tape!! but SSSHH!!! mum doesnt no i used her towls and i think after i done it, there not old ones!!

Very good idea. Now any idea's how to make the hoop bigger ?   ;D

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #19 on: July 18, 2007, 01:56:57 AM »
do these tyre socks improve the grip much? or just stop wear on the pads? just curious, as i mite go for a wander to find sum old bikes . . .. . .  kidding!


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #20 on: July 18, 2007, 05:18:53 PM »
ive ehard they give much better grip on grass and gravel if you have a bumpy tire (mountain bike)


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #21 on: July 18, 2007, 05:35:45 PM »
They do give improved grip, IMO road tyres are best, I have tested both and Road tyres certainly gave more grip on both the road and grass. Offroads grip well offroad, but onroad they slide quite a bit as the nobbles reduce the surface area touching the road.

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #22 on: July 18, 2007, 05:37:06 PM »
what type of bike does a road tyre go on... :S


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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #23 on: July 18, 2007, 06:36:20 PM »
My Bmx has a road tyre, but i put it on myself, its probaly wrong.

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Re: tyre socks
« Reply #24 on: July 18, 2007, 07:26:04 PM »
all my BMX's have had road tyres on them but thts bcas i used them in skateparks not on grass on in mud or nething but i stole my sisters wheel lol i'll soon have her innertubes :D:D but my tyre socks work wonders for concrete i dont use them on grass or nething but i rreally only put them there to stop wear as my hoofs are nearly smooth :'(

Carl