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As you mentioned a putty knife and propane torch work pretty well.

Posted by: OneEyedJack on 2008-06-26 05:58:20
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In Reply to: Advice requested - massive rubber pickup on track tires - what to do? posted by billybobster on 2008-06-25 21:15:50

Heat tire with torch in a sweeping motion and scrap off rubber. Careful with the torch and keep it moving. Drive on them a little afterwards and then re-balance.

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Advice requested - massive rubber pickup on track tires - what to do? - billybobster 2008-06-25 21:15:50 (142 views)

get the tires hot, and it'll all come right off - mirth 2008-06-27 10:03:10 (72 views)

I almost spun out the first lap (warm-up) at the next event due to it on my 615s. scrub 'em in - Silver Streakin' 2008-06-26 19:20:32 (89 views)

I had a LOT of pickup on a set of v710's I bought a while back... - AutoXJunkie (Justin) 2008-06-26 17:16:09 (72 views)

Mine do that too. Thump thump thump :-) - J. Patterson 2008-06-26 17:14:02 (75 views)

I run the falken as well and at some events I get a fair amount of pick-up.... - GOFASTT 2008-06-26 17:05:23 (74 views)

Why bother? - CP 2008-06-26 12:32:01 (91 views)

I found a big parking lot at night and drove in circles till the car started to slide.. - ddg 2008-06-26 09:30:58 (96 views)

If you have an extra worn set of tires you can go out and run a couple laps on to pick up the - GotTorque? 2008-06-26 08:35:52 (89 views)

As you mentioned a putty knife and propane torch work pretty well. - OneEyedJack 2008-06-26 05:58:20 (78 views)

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