Softening up NOS tyres that have dried out Any ideas?

[Funkyworm]

Hi Ive just had delivered some nos tyres & they are a little stiff ( I guess they have dried our over time) is there any way to clean & then soften them up ? Ive wiped them down & sprayed them with wd40 but i was wondering id these was a recommended or tired & tested way to try to back some elasticity (maybe soaking them in oil etc) I've heard that diesel might be used to do this ?

Really have not got a clue ? Any ideas?? Cheers 

[deeman]

A little Vaseline on the sidewalls should make them more supple

[Jon The Bassist]

If they're black tyres then use tyre dressing. It really helps the tyres to get more supple.

[hotdog]

Deffo vaseline. 

[Funkyworm]

Ok boys cheers for this yes they are black tyres IRC Freestyle .

Theres a a white residue on the tyres Im assuming this is coming out of the tyre ? Any idea whats the best thing to clean this off ? Ive tried a bit of soapy water but it doesn't seem to be having a great effect although its shifted some of this ?

[dordymush]

amourall from halford gets rid of the dust and makes em nice a shiny too.
you can get a matt finish if you put it on with a damp cloth 

[OrgasmDonor]

the white stuff is prob release powder from the moulding process

[Funkyworm]

Turns out that they weren't really dry at all,

Thought the best thing would be to get the tyres mounted on a wheel, get a little air in them. I've wiped them down & they are looking really good , needs a little more work but i think they will be stonking !!!

[ED209]

the best thing for tyres is RIDING THEM Callum 

...on Saturday @ TRM1 in Melton would be a start 

[region11]

I use the tyre gels from halfords.   Put loads on and it does help.

[Funkyworm]

the best thing for tyres is RIDING THEM Callum 

...on Saturday @ TRM1 in Melton would be a start 

Got to do something soon mate as theres been a direct correlation in the last 6 months from getting involved in this scene, spending all my spare time & money  on here, not going to the gym & putting a stone & Half on in weight !

Seriously need some exercise & sort it out !

This saturday huh Might come down for a looky

[Mattdub]

Fookin' hate shiny tyres with a passion !! 

[HARORIDER]

http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_8276069_soften-hard-rubber.html     

[willgas]

just be careful how soft you make them if your going to ride on them as a softer compound will grip well but wear out quickly