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Old 07-04-2004, 09:55 PM
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hey guys,
was driving the other day and picked up a huuuuge clup of tar on one of my tires. so much that it causes the car to vibrate at speed. its really hard to get off. anyone have any reccomendations of any products to use to help remove this stuff? thanks!
Old 07-04-2004, 10:27 PM
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Heat gun or a damn good hair dryer and a putty knife---jus like dem nas-car fella's?
No solvent-minimal tool use first thought!
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Old 07-04-2004, 11:37 PM
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Scrape it off with a knife. It's just tar.
Old 07-04-2004, 11:50 PM
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Do not use a heat gun and try to stay away from chemicals. Peckster is right, scrape is off, it is just tar.
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Sounds like a good excuse to get some new rubber!!

Wife might buy the vibration is hazardous excuse!
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i know its just tar....
but it's damn hard to get off, it worked its way into the treads and such. and it is new rubber! I just bought these 4 new tires! ah well



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