Uses for used tires

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Chris Willett

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May 23, 2013, 1:11:39 AM5/23/13
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I rode out a pair of Panaracer Paselas (about 5000k) and a set of
Grand Bois Cypress (about 2100k and totally bald) and now have four
tires sitting around. Other than dropping them off at the recycling
center, does anyone have a creative use for old bike tires? I don't
think I can make a pair of sandals out of them, but I thought I'd see
what the collective wisdom of the group has for old tires.

Jason Dul

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May 23, 2013, 3:16:33 PM5/23/13
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I've seen people make belts from them.  Lop off the bead and stitch it to a fabric backing, then add your buckle of choice.

Save enough of them and you can make a messenger bag .  I've seen them made from old tubes and old tires.
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EvilJim

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May 23, 2013, 7:05:23 PM5/23/13
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Since it doesn't use up much to do, IDK that you'll need all
four...but I use road tires as chainstay guards on some of my bikes,
predominantly the MTB. Other than that, pieces of the casings make
decent bumpers anywhere you want something with a little give, but a
nicer backing. Sadly clinchers aren't quite as nice for these uses as
cut up tubies, but oh well. Tubies also make awesome file/tool covers
for things in your toolbox, to protect them and the tools around them
from each other.

EvilJim

Dominique B.

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May 24, 2013, 12:55:53 PM5/24/13
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shelving! 

mirror/picture frame!

furniture!

Art!

Clothing!

Not applicable, but i can't resist sharing this on TGIF: http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lshswu79XF1qlnirwo1_500.jpg

Can be used as a bumper on mooring lines for a boat. Interweave 'em end to end, and make a convenient DIY fire escape ladder. Or a tow rope.

Wow. That was a fun trip.

 dominique B.
Seattle, WA - USA
Grenoble, France
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Susan Otcenas

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May 24, 2013, 1:12:03 PM5/24/13
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Double dog dare you to show up for a ride in this nifty kit.   ;-)
 
Those links were all brilliant.  Thanks for sharing!
 
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Amy Harman

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May 24, 2013, 1:19:02 PM5/24/13
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Haven't you folks heard on pinterest?

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