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BrianG · 08.05.2009, 05:58 PM

Ideally, I'd like to find a solution that would work with any tire, hence the liquid pouring thing. Weight would be a big concern though, so foam is the next logical choice. But foam isn't dense enough to keep the sidewalls from contracting (which they have to do when the tire balloons).

Maybe instead of simply spinning the tire (making the sidewalls still flex), spin the tire on a strong wobble. That would coat the sidewalls and tread fairly evenly. But really, if the tread was more solid, they wouldn't balloon, which is what I believe helps tear the tire from the rims.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	08.05.2009, 05:58 PM Ideally, I'd like to find a solution that would work with any tire, hence the liquid pouring thing. Weight would be a big concern though, so foam is the next logical choice. But foam isn't dense enough to keep the sidewalls from contracting (which they have to do when the tire balloons). Maybe instead of simply spinning the tire (making the sidewalls still flex), spin the tire on a strong wobble. That would coat the sidewalls and tread fairly evenly. But really, if the tread was more solid, they wouldn't balloon, which is what I believe helps tear the tire from the rims.