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« on: February 16, 2005, 15:52:56 »
Right.. i have an old set of BFG MTs. can they be retreaded? i know they're not meant to be, but can it be done?

I dont mean melting new rubber onto the outside of them, i mean making the tread pattern deeper again using a tyre groover
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2005, 16:29:53 »
If you`re that tired (no pun intended) of living mate, i reckon the Samaritans might be a better bet than here.  Seriously when you see them hand cutting slicks etc. the tyres are produced specially with enough rubber to take it.  A definite no no with ordinary tyres.
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Re: Re-treading
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2005, 16:32:32 »
Quote from: "unknownmanxman"
Right.. i have an old set of BFG MTs. can they be retreaded?


No they are not designed for being re-cut, Don't do it. :shock:
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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2005, 18:24:47 »
They wouldntbe used on the road..... But is it really that boring? I was just curious!!!  :?
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« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2005, 22:21:11 »
They wouldnt have enough depth of rubber and you would be hitting canvas before you know it!
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« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2005, 22:23:07 »
ive seen it done a few years ago to a brand new set o bfg muds to make them in to a diamond pattern but thats a waste of a good tyre
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