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stricko

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 120

bitumen paint on tyres

Hi

I managed to drive over a tin of bitumen paint a few weeks back. The tin exploded and sent lovely thick black paint everywhere. Luckily not that much on the car. Just the front wheel and tyre (BFG A/T's).

I cleaned it off the wheel, but there was quite a bit left on the tyre. Even a few weeks on you can still see the residue.

We are off on a long trip through france shortly and I keep wondering if the paint would have a detrimental effect on the tyre.

What do you think?

I could just swap it with the spare, but the spare is brand new and the other tyres have done about 8k miles.

Would the difference in the amount of tread be noticeable when driving? ---------------------------------------------------------------

2nd Feb 2017 9:46am

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2287

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Hello stricko

Have you tried cleaning the Tyre with Diesel...

SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html

2nd Feb 2017 11:06am

stricko

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 120

I haven't. I will try and do that at the weekend. ---------------------------------------------------------------

3rd Feb 2017 8:18am

Orangesofa

Member Since: 10 Oct 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 214

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

I would be sure to remove all trace of diesel off your tyre if you do use it

The tiniest amount of spilt diesel on the road turns the surface into an ice-rink and takes the lives of many motorcyclists each year the world over. Cleaning a tyre with the stuff should be a last resort.

White spirit could be a consideration but long term affects of using any form of solvent on your tyre could be something to think about and it may be a slip hazard too. Perhaps use anything sparingly and give the tyre a very good clean to remove any solvent/fuel residue as soon possible afterwards. Phil

3rd Feb 2017 10:28am

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

Why not go and drive a few lanes?
That will sort out your problem

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3rd Feb 2017 10:52am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Would deflating the tyre ( to 10psi for example) and then moving the vehicle forwards and backwards through one wheel revolution help flex the paint off? 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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