Summary for paint tire Discussion
Paint tire is the central issue here, but the answer from the thread is cautious: Ahmed Sayed asked whether a wheel tire could be painted without disassembling it, and the reply said it is very difficult to reliably paint rubber. The responder noted that paint is unlikely to adhere well to an automobile tire in service, so durability would be poor if the tire is meant to be used normally. The answer also pointed out that the question was too vague to give a firm recommendation, asking what kind of tire it is, why it needs painting, whether it is for decoration on a wall or for actual use, and why dismounting it from the rim would be a problem. Overall, the discussion suggests that painting a tire in place is not a dependable finishing method, especially for service use.
Q. Is it possible to paint a tire (of a wheel) without disassembling its parts?
Ahmed Sayed
– Beni-Suef, Egypt
April 27, 2012
A. Hi Ahmed.
It is very difficult to reliably paint rubber, and I doubt that any significant amount of paint would adhere to an automobile tire in service. But your question is too vague. What kind of tire do you want to paint, and why, and will it be hung on a wall as a decoration or be used, and what’s the big deal about dismounting it from its rim? Thanks.
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April 27, 2012