Tyre wire

[Schoie]

Hey there,
              It took me about an hour yesterday to cut through the wire in my bike tyres to make tyre socks, didn't realise how tough it'll be. I thought it'll be a simply snip, a 5 min job. As I'm rubbish when it comes to DIY and tools and stuff is there a decent tool that cuts through this wire as my wire cutters, that I bought from B&Q just for this job, were barely scratching it? If you've got a decent pair of wire cutters or know of a better way to cut this wire plz let me know or do I just need to grow some muscles? 

[Dark Knight]

Webmaster once asked me to do a photo how to make once. I'll email you the photo's set they should help you, you'll have no problems with them now. Once you follow the first half of those stages you can make new tires and put them on it less the a minuet and that include removing the old one.

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

Dark Knights is that a challenge 

[Spud]

lol...I had the very same problem. It was pain of a task. Once you have cut the tire the once I would cut out the middle bit of the tire out so you are just left with a  square of rubber without any wire...That saves you having to bust the wire again and they are easier to make fit well and not slip around on the hoof.

 Making socks is a bit of a chore so I would use a tire that is likely to last. But I am never gonna make them again. I use toddy's tire socks now and they are tie on and good to go when you get them. come in bright colours and very grippy too

I'm tired so this probs dont make much sense lol

 

[toddy]

spud id right i do make tyre socks and they are grippy
as i am an experienced mtber so i know what tyres are good for what choice and i have got a shed full of tyres at the mo

as for cutting them i have got a pair of wire snips from B&Q they are the ones that look like a small pair of bolt cutters, will get a pic for you later,

or order a pair from me

[Schoie]

Bolt cutters sound good, I tried my mates sheet metal sheers but the that didn't work to well the wire kept going inbetween the blades. Once I run out of bike tyre I think I probably will order some. Looking forward to seeing those pics, should help alot. Thx for your help everyone!!

[Dark Knight]

I couldn't find the finished topic file so sent you the pictures. I made my first pair after 10 hours of use when the hole appeared and that's how I thought everyone did it ! Hope the picture help.

OB1 I was pointing out that there's a stage that takes time which is skiped next time and it real makes making new tires quick and easy.

Do you want a copy of the file when I find it

[Charlie B]

Schoie

Also have a pair of wire cutters. Tighten the bolt that they rotate around to make the cut sharper. That will sort it unless you are using tractor tyres lol

[Schoie]

I couldn't find the finished topic file so sent you the pictures. I made my first pair after 10 hours of use when the hole appeared and that's how I thought everyone did it ! Hope the picture help.

Hey Dk still haven't recieved these pictures yet, plz could you try again or post them on this thread. Cheers

[Dark Knight]

I did send them to you I've just check as for the file that's on a different HD but even the pictures should make it clear . I've post another copy now.

[Jason]

I may be missing the point here but

I always removed the wire from the tyre before making them into socks (when I used to make them) so there was no need to cut the edging wire in the first place just slit all the way round the tyre on both sides and leave the wires as circles

I found that if I left the wire on the sock it got in the way of tightening the jubiliee clips and made the tyre hard to bend

So save your money by not buying bolt cuters and buy extra tyres 

Jason 

[Schoie]

I may be missing the point here but

I always removed the wire from the tyre before making them into socks (when I used to make them) so there was no need to cut the edging wire in the first place just slit all the way round the tyre on both sides and leave the wires as circles

I found that if I left the wire on the sock it got in the way of tightening the jubiliee clips and made the tyre hard to bend

So save your money by not buying bolt cuters and buy extra tyres 

Jason 

I always thought the wire was left on to help prevent the trye slipping off sideways but I take it this has never happened to you without wire.

[toddy]

like these i mean, they are onyl £10 from B&Q


and just so you know jason uses Hoofies as he makes them,
as he is my rival in the sock indistry

[Dark Knight]

You still having problems.
I had been ask if I'd post a photo make for my tire " Boots " and ..... I'm up loading picture now.
I could do the topic if poeple want it

[Schoie]

You still having problems.
I had been ask if I'd post a photo make for my tire " Boots " and ..... I'm up loading picture now.
I could do the topic if poeple want it

I think I'll be able to make them quicker next time either by tightening the metal sheet cutters, buying a decent pair of wire cutters or cutting the tyre wire completely. I wouldn't mind seeing you're tyre boots DK, if they can be changed in under a minute I'm impressed . Thx for everyone's help on this subject as I was really getting frustrated with them the other day, I was debating taking a circular saw to them or summat

[Dark Knight]

You still having problems.
I had been ask if I'd post a photo make for my tire " Boots " and ..... I'm up loading picture now.
I could do the topic if poeple want it

I think I'll be able to make them quicker next time either by tightening the metal sheet cutters, buying a decent pair of wire cutters or cutting the tyre wire completely. I wouldn't mind seeing you're tyre boots DK, if they can be changed in under a minute I'm impressed . Thx for everyone's help on this subject as I was really getting frustrated with them the other day, I was debating taking a circular saw to them or summat

Here's part of my tips to tire "Boots" logical realy

[Sx Nutta]

Its another man who makes tyre socks here, I just get my good ole stanley knife out with ultra sharp blades, yes i have soem 80% sharper than the average blade, and just simply cut the wire off in one go, on both sides of the tyre, as I find it easy to cut then the shape then, as I use a wooden template for making mine!