U.S. Rubber Co. Tire Resurrection

47jchiggins

I live for the CABE

• Sep 16, 2015

• #1

I am wondering if there is a way to get some elasticity back into there petrified tires?

I posted here because I originally thought the bike was a 34-35, (see Elgin Redbirds in post 1933 forum)but it has been suggested that it is a 28. Any additional thoughts regarding the bike would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Todd

 

catfish

Riding an Alexander Rocket Bike

• Sep 16, 2015

• #2

let them sit outside in the sun on a very hot day. I've done it before.

 

mre straightbar

I live for the CABE

• Sep 16, 2015

• #3

soak them in veggie oil first

 

catfish

Riding an Alexander Rocket Bike

• Sep 16, 2015

• #4

mre straightbar said:

soak them in veggie oil first

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baby oil.

 

catfish

Riding an Alexander Rocket Bike

• Sep 16, 2015

• #5

mre straightbar said:

soak them in veggie oil first

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baby oil.

 

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bikejunk

I live for the CABE

• Sep 16, 2015

• #6

baby veggie oil !!

 

scrubbinrims

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Sep 16, 2015

• #7

How about peanut oil to support our local farmers?
Chris

 

47jchiggins

I live for the CABE

• Sep 17, 2015

• #8

Thanks for the ideas, I have some mineral oil, I might give that a try along with some vista mine D. I will report back with the results.

Does anyone know how far back Elgin produced the Redbird ?

Todd

 

Last edited: Sep 17, 2015

SirMike1983

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Sep 17, 2015

• #9

Warm sunlight and oil of wintergreen.

 

sleepy

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Sep 17, 2015

• #10

I've used baby oil but in lotion form (Walmart's house brand) on rubber, vinyl with great results. I saturate and just let it soak in then use Meguiar's #40 to maintain the suppleness and sheen.