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You can try and soak them in ice water for a couple of hours and this will shrink them. Be sure you let all the air out of the tire and replace the valve stem. This will hardend them for a while, but I'am afraid it wil only be temporary.
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Why do mechanics need to change tires during race?
Depending on what kind of race, the tires get worn quickly during the race.
How does a burn out ruin tires on race cars?
A burn out will ruin tires on race cars by burning up the rubber. The rubber of the tires will get worn from the friction of the pavement causing the tires to tear.
What element is used to harden rubber to make tires?
Sulphur, in a process called vulcanization.
Why do they change the tires in a race?
Tires are changed during an auto race because the tires get worn down by the track. It is safer to have good tires than to have tires that are worn down that could blow apart and cause accidents.
What gas is in race car tires?
It is nitrogen.
What gas is used to fill tires for race cars?
Nitrogen
What can you do to increase friction between the tires and a race track?
The track and tires are both sprayed with a special solvent compound.
What type of tires do race cars use?
slick tyres are used.
What type of tires are used for a race car if the track is dry?
Slicks.
Which gas is used to pump up race car tires?
nitrogen
In sift heads 2 where do you shoot in the race part?
The tires of the car
What brand of tires did Richard Petty use in his last race?
GoodYear
