HEAVY DUTY Bungee Cords. BEST use for old TIRES!
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- You saw it here FIRST. I got challenged by my viewers to come up with a unique use for old tires. I have never seen anyone else do this nor could I find someone when I Googled it. I think this hits the nail on the head and gives old tires a long second life.
This is the folding replaceable razor blade pocket knife I use in the video: amzn.to/2MPpsYD (I may get a minuscule kickback from this link). I have owned this knife for going on 10 years and love it.
FINAL THOUGHTS!
1" to 1-1/4" (2-3cm) seams to be able to hold around 200lbs (light duty car tire) without breaking. A thicker truck tire would hold even more. I did not test this to the breaking point but could. The only issue is the numbers would be subjective to the tire thickness, age, condition, uniformity of cut, etc.
It takes around 1-2 minutes to cut one out and around 5 minutes to make a reusable "S" hook. These times lessen dramatically after you do a couple.
sixtyfiveford
TIP! You can cut tires like hot butter with a Sawzall. Just take an old blade and grind all the teeth off and grind it into a knife edge. It will cut rubber like you won't believe.
That's a great tip Mike. Thanks for sharing that.
I did this years ago but I was going through the steel belting and it didn't like that much. The knife sawzall would work slick though on just the sidewalls.
Great Idea Mike! I am going to try that next time with a jig saw blade. thanks
Thanks for the t!!👍
Ha! As I sit here with my sawzall blade \ knife contraption and diy leather holster...resharpened saw blade spine , knife grind face, holes and slots for a paracord handle.
I’ve never seen adjustable bungee cords, you should patent that. Great idea!
Thanks I'm glad you like it. I think it will come in handy with really long lengths from truck tires.
Go to any large truck stop and look for rolls of rubber rope and adjustable hooks. Rope can be easily sourced in 3/8" or 1/2" and comes on 200' rolls (or by the foot)
www.uscargocontrol.com/Rubber-Rope-Solid-Core-3-8-x-150
3/8" solid core rubber tarp rope. 150 ft long. And 100 adjustable hooks. What we do is string the rope through the D-rings on the tarp and pull down to secure to the deck or rails while rolling up excess tarp underneath.
The rope isn't terribly expensive and saves you some headache in cutting the tires apart/making hooks.
This guys kills it
The more I watch this guy the more I regret throwing away anything. Another awesome video.
I love how the S hook kills the need to drill a hole and make a weak spot! Fantastic invention, so simple and high quality.
At first I only had the S hooks on one end but the little hole made me nervous.
@@sixtyfiveford
They make me nervous on every bungie i use. All that force is tugging against one side of a tiny hole.
@@dethmaul , invent the sewage crimped hook end.
You can use a hook from a carpet utility knife chucked up in an Oscillating tool. I used this to cut up a couple of tires instead of taking them to the dump. Won't cut the steel-belted parts, but very quick and no mess.
I saw a video of someone doing this.
You never stop impressing me. Thanks for sharing my friend!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I said it like a year or 2 ago on a video you did, but I want to say it again. When SHTF I want you on my team lol. You honestly are one of my favorites. Genuine true tips and tricks that I never see anywhere. You're brilliant. MCGuiver has nothing on you.
Thanks Man.
When the SHTF there won’t be an internet to access so find a way to record these vids for use without the internet!
I was thinking you could make traction aids for snow or mud, with the left over tread part. Even drill some screws or studs into them for extra grip. Great idea on the bungee cords!
That's partially how I can up with this idea. I have wrapped them around the tire/through the rim on small tractors for makeshift snow chains.
I learned SOMETHING! I had no idea the side walls was elastic. I thought the cords would prevent it from stretching. Thank you
Now those pictures pf herniated tires with ballooned sidewalls make sense lol
I had no idea that sidewalls WERE so elastic (Verb-subject agreement!)
The cords keep them stretching width wise in this scenario.
Well done. I will be making some. Three tires in the yard and ready to take on a new role. Thanks
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Funny how things sometimes "come together". I recently learned about "Mechanical concrete" and am considering trying it for the foundation of a garage/driveway. I was wondering what I would use all the leftover sidewalls for and *this* video answers my question!
I wonder what a rope braided from sidewall rubber would be like...?
Thank you so much for this comment. This Mechanical Concrete idea may be the fix to my driveway that constantly needs maintenance! It will be a long project to collect 6,000 tires and afford enough rock to fill them though. LOL!
@@rickyleblanc3945 What the hell!? That ain't a driveway, that's a airport *RUNWAY* !😆
A Really good use for old tires,,I have used bicycle inner tubes and rope to make a bungee set up for holding a tarp down over a load of garbage in the pickup
I make super rubber bands from old car tubes when I come across them.
not2fast4
I have a literal 2x2' box full of old bike inner tubes. Bookmark my channel, and stay tuned!
thank you for the puppy time at the end. she is awesome
She's always ready for play time.
Dang and I just surreptitiously disposed of an old tire by sawzall! I like this one. Plus now you can make sandals out of the tread.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Growing up in Mexico we would NEVER see an old tire by the highway. When we stopped for gas and food we would see a lot of sandals with tire tread soles.
Sell the tread part of the tire to the dirty hippies to make sandals out of. Oh right, they probably expect to get it for free plus they want you to pay for the shipping.
Lol I've thought of making rubber soles for my old shoes, but had forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder!
Awesome build , I will be making a few of those , I had a truckers tie down get loose and it hit me square in the temple, it almost knocked me out and I had a spot that blocked my vision for about a week , thanks. Stay safe. TANK
I won't use anything but these anymore.
You are the perfect example of Yankee ingenuity. Good job!
Thanks 👍
wow cant wait to make a set of them. that pencil steel S-hook is the tahs
Thanks, that is a cool tip, I once tried cutting one apart in the center reinforced part, and thought the whole tire was like that and gave up.. d'oh
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I also use bungee cords to hold ladders and other things from moving or falling off of the truck or trailer. Seems like no matter where I buy the bungee cords, they all rot from the sunlight, I will have to make some of these and try them out. I will need to buy or make some of the "S" hooks for these. Thank you for another great video.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. They are the best I've ever used. I have a collection of trucker ones that I've found on the roadside over the years that hold up pretty good but any trucker ones I have personally bought all rot out pretty quickly. I guess they no longer make them out of rubber and instead use EPDM(synthetic rubber). Some of my oldest real rubber ones have to be 10-20years old.
@@sixtyfiveford I use to buy them from a custom tarp/net maker for covering trucks. They were about $100 buck a box of 50 and would last about a year depending where they were made. The good ones had instructions on the side and gave you the length and the stretch length so you wouldn't abuse them or over stretch them . You would loose them depending where you parked. They would steal them. I would keep them strapped on the truck fender for easy to grab use.
WOW !! Great idea..i used to make muffler hangers using the tread part..i used bolts and washers to connect the ends together ..the steel cord had to be cut on a band saw worked great..i had friends that wanted them on thier cars...i introduce them to the band saw and show them how to cut what i needed and they had to bring a tire..lol..you always show us gerad ideas . That's why i like watching you're videos...Cheers friend 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Bandsaw! That's a great idea.
@@sixtyfiveford i didn't have a saw zaw at the time...lol.. the band saw worked better any way..
@@rodneybrand8521 , wouldn't the rubber melt when touching a muffler? Just curious...
@@TheRainHarvester no because the rubber didn't come in contact with the muffler..it's just a hanger,,
Cool use for old tires. Have to think about making some. I made a tire swing for our granddaughter by removing about 2/3 of the tread on a non-steel belted tire then turned it inside out to make a seat.
Every kid should have a tire swing.
Man this guy is a real inventor !!!! Full of tricks and never down with a trouble on is hand for long !!!!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great video and ideas Moe, thank you!
Use some silicone spray lube when cutting tires or other rubber, you will be amazed at how much easier the silicone makes it cut.
I use old worn sawzall metal cutting blades to cut tires myself. I just sharpen them on both sides like you would a knife to where there is no "set" left in the blades, but you still have the teeth. A bit of spray silicone on the blade and it makes cutting tires a lot faster and easier.
P.S. Thanks for putting your dog in the videos, I look forward to seeing her do tricks and playing in the yard.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I made a knife sawzall blade years ago and it did work well. I haven't tried silicone though. Ginger is always up for a game of fetch.
With the silicone to lubricate the blade and rubber, it sure makes it cut a lot easier. I'm definitely going to make some of those auto tire bungee cords. I'm sick of those wimpy little round colored ones for sure and I appreciate you sharing this idea.
Ginger is very smart and a real sweetheart. I really like dogs like her, I've found them to be smarter than almost any other breed I've owned. I have a female pit bull I got for Christmas a couple of years ago now. She's a good dog and doesn't have a mean bone in her body (because I raised her properly), but she's just not as smart as the Red and Blue Heelers I've had.
Have a great week!
@@TrojanHorse1959 I'm going to try cutting some 2" wide ones from a truck tire. They should be around 6ft unstretched usable length. The sidewalls are thicker so they are really going to be stiff.
WOW! You'll be able to strap down a load of logs with those! Can't wait to see how they turn out!
It'll take two men, three boys, and a winch truck to stretch those bad boys out! LOL!
I know a missionary that served in Bolivia for several years that would use inner tubes to make his bungee cords. He said they they worked better than the store bought ones in the states
Amazing, so now I know how to use some of those old tires in a useful way. Not to mention the size of the remaining center strip rolled up will be very easy to fit in my recyclable barrel now! Thanks for doing the brainwork on this for us, too easy!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Boy my jaw hurts after watching this video! I was clinching my teeth so bad when you were stretching these out. But man Oh man what I good idea!
Me too, I was expecting the trucker one to snap while he was stretching it across the flatbed and hit him in the face.
They can pack a punch.
That's awesome Moe. Your buckle is genius too. Now I know why I grabbed a semi truck tire off the side of the road 3 years ago and have it sitting around cause I didn't know what to do with it, but knew it would be good for something. I was thinking amazing boot treads at the time, lol. I've also got over 100 small truck and car tires around, because we were embargoing tires from China and the prices would go way up.
I think if you cut one from a truck tire it would be a tow strap. I hope this trick will help me release my death grip lower tread tires I hang onto.
this is an awesome use for old tires. i'm going out to my tire pile tomorrow and make a whole bucket full of bungees. i may even try the adjustable versio9n, because why not? i never had an adjustable bungee before.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I use bungee cords all the time to strap ladders and building materials to the roof racks on my work truck. I only use made in the USA brands, the Chinese made straps are garbage. Great idea Moe, makes me think about what I will do with the next set of old tires I swap out. Thanks man!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. They are the best I've ever used. I have a collection of trucker ones that I've found on the roadside over the years that hold up pretty good but any trucker ones I have personally bought all rot out pretty quickly(China). I guess they no longer make them out of natural rubber and instead use EPDM(synthetic rubber). Some of my oldest real rubber ones have to be 10-20years old.
A..W..E..S..O..M..E..!!!!!!!! And...I LOVE(!) your short, succinct, no bullshit, no music, to the point attitude!!!!
Great idea, I use rubber tension ties for the chains on my plow truck but I'll cut a couple of these in the future. Thanks
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Solid idea mate! I need some raised footings for three water tanks than use tires with the walls cut out (it's called mechanical concrete). I'm making stack of these straps with left over tire walls. I also use tires with one wall cut out as molasses feeders for cows. My favorite use is a tire with the beads cut out as a firewood splitting aid.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. GREAT uses you have there.
You are a genius! I'm so glad I found your channel. I look forward to watching all your content. Thank you so much.
Wow, thank you!
Your creativity and ingenuity always impresses me. Thank you for sharing
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Finally! a useful solution to my old tyres, thanks mate, tremendous idea. I once spent a day in A&E when one of the cheapo ones snapped whilst tying on ladders to the van. The hook hit me sharp bit end first, straight in the eye. The eye doctor shouted at me to get in the queue with all the other tradesmen, all four of us injured by bungie chords on the same day! It was worth it though, leaning over me, large, round, fulsome, heaving............
That's not good.
The tread of the tire, you rolled up, could be cut into pieces, and would make great roof shingles for like a dog house or something!! Probably lots of other uses somewhere!!! Nice job!!
Pretty good idea. and I like the adjustable design. I have cut a lot of old tires up in the past and used the banded treads as stair treads for winter. Great nonslip pads.
Interesting idea!
That is just plain excellent...great idea and an awesome way to use old tyres
Hey Thanks Man.
Bicycle shops give away old bicycle tubes by the arm full and they are VERY stretchy rubber. I have used them cut into strips on some other tool making projects.
the best idea for strapping things , i agree. Excellent thank you
Howdy 65, great idea for home grown bungees. You could do a video about making a wire bender so you could make your own bungee hooks. Get the welder out. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖🐶🦴
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. A little purpose built bender would make this a ton simpler.
good stuff. I have ton of old tires that can be recycled
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I won't use a regular bungee anymore.
Thanks , now I have a use for the hole tire. I use the tread part on my snow as a snow blade
Along the bottom edge?
Yes, tires with holes in them are great for this project.
@@sixtyfiveford I replace the metal blade with tire , I plow the hospital's parking and the nursing home parking at 4AM and it's a lot quieter
Enjoyed your 'tire'less efforts and liked the en'tire' idea.
LOL!!
I HAVE NOT HEARD THE WORD HIPPY FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS,DUNNO IF THATS GOOD OR BAD!
I KNOW THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN OUT A MIN,BUT IT'S NEW TO ME.
GREAT IDEAL TOO!
THX!
Great tip! I have made some hooks & used some from broken bungees along with inner tubes to make bungee cords. But never thought of using the tire🤔. Making those S-hooks to use with them puts the "G" in great tip!
Stay well Moe, Joe Z
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. They were too strong for the stock hooks, so I figured I'd make my own.
Awesome idea! Be very careful using those trucker bungees, one of my coworkers had one fail and lost an eye as a result.
i get a lot of flat tires from those trucker straps. fall of other cars.
otakop67 yep me too. Knew a guy who lost an eye from a bungee cord.
They pack a punch.
otakop67, I believe tarp man told me max. recommended stretch is something like 1/3 or 1/2. Kinda forget right now, going to check out today. We buy good ones by box of 50 from tarp shop. Drivers tend to over stretch/abuse.
You must have been a Peace Corps mechanic! Back in Central Africa in the late 70s is where I learned to make stuff out of “trash” and invent solutions to real world needs through the art of bush jury rigging. Well done.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for giving me more work, something else to make a few times over ;)
They really are the best bungee cords I've ever used. Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
The original Bungees are excellent for a limited number of applications. Unfortunately, I don`t think they are around anymore. I still have a handful of the originals and I use them as tensioning straps on my snow chains on the Cub Cadet tractor to plow my driveway. You have given me an idea or two though with this video. Thanks
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Cool tip. I use bicycle inner tubes all over the place, for all kinds of stuff. I would have never guessed that a car tire would stretch that much.
Hey, a good trick to make thick rubber easier to cut or tie in knots or anything that will create friction with the rubber is to spray it with soapy water as you're working with it. Same goes with making up any o-ring type seals ..when permitable, of course. Anyway, thanks for the tip about the sidewalls.. I will be using it soon.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Good tip with the soap/water.
That idea is great. I need to make...
I say a score of 95.9 for Ginger landing inside the hoop. In the seventies the shop beside ours there's a trucker outfit there and they made their own rubber tie downs. He used that good old thicker rubber tubes from the 1970's. He sold quite a few of them. Those ones you made would be sure heavy duty thanks for sharing.
I made some out of innertubes and I will same modern rubber is horrible. I have tractor tubes that are 40 years old that haven't dried out a little vs a modern tube that dry rots and cracks within a few weeks of UV exposure. I agree they are far superior.
You'd have to use some heat to bend, but garage door spring would work good for hooks.
That's the perfect diameter material.
Love all the creative solutions you come up with.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
So in theory you could make one of those cargo-net tailgate things out of a used tire.... brilliant recycle job man.
That would be neat.
If I ever get my hands on some small car tires I'll have to try this! I tried doing it with some truck tires that I had but they were way to thick to cut through.
I set of 4 used tires (same size) makes for an awesome boxing heavy bag which will last a lot longer than a regular sand, fabric, or water filled heavy bag.
That would never wear out.
I use old tires to clean out culverts and the tread with wire to hang steel targets.
Riding a bicycle, I see a lot of snapped truckers straps at the side of the road. . . Great use for old tires! But, even easier, just use old unrepairable bicycle inner tubes.
I have used innertubes in the past, they just fail too readily when exposed too sunlight. I don't think they treat them with any UV inhibitor.
I think that is a minty idea it's 9:50 Pm and I gotta get up at 4 am and go to work but now cause of this great idea I'm going to my shop to build a few who needs sleep anyway lol
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
The tread carcass can be used as bumpers on a loading dock by mounting them onto concrete with the use of concrete anchors and bolts!
Use a lose double layer so scrapes are reduced.
Exactly. Roll it up , drill and pass a bolt through and you got yourself a nice truck bump stop for your cargo van.
Good idea.
Great idea!
I will give it a try...thanks!
Amazing! I want to make a couple for my self!
They really work great.
I've done stuff like this all of my life, like you do,..... and now I'm pissed at myself for not thinking of this ! 😊
Hellofa good idea ! 👌
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
when i was a kid my dad made these from the inner tubes of old tyres, not so tuff but gets the job done
I have a few old car tubes laying around that I cut rings out of once in a while to make huge rubber bands.
Thanks Bro 👍🏾. And i love the dog!! So smart!!
yes sir sometimes if don't have lot time hate leave comment. i miss the show. lol you're in that top ten of top five shoot easy top 3 yeah top three if not number one. the best learning diy channel there is no joke. poor people love this channel if their diy'ers. how could they knot. lol bungie knot adjustable i love it. keep on keeping on stay safe from ur ole hillbilly buddy. new user/handle trucker style ten four. now we're talkin some language.
Why didn't the "professionals" figuring out how to recycle tires come up with something like this? Excellent Idea!
Hey Thanks.
This gave me an idea to make straps for my roofrack.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Nice video, seen it done before, nice way to recycle something that has little use.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Absolutely love all the tips and projects on your channel. I would give you 10 of 10 stars if it wasn’t for the FORD thing! 1 out of 10! Haha
Cool Idea! And a durable dog toy too! Probably should make sure there is nothing sharp first, but still good.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Well done Sir! Great idea.
Good to see the puppers again. Your dog looks like a lot of fun. As for the left over tread you could cut out pieces to make flip flops that would never wear out.
Super flip flops. I've seen some 3rd world country videos of this and may have to give it a try.
@@sixtyfiveford You could even try using thinner strips of sidewalls as the straps. Just be sure to scrub it all down because I bet otherwise it will be dirty as heck.
Several years ago I was working in remote Honduras. And needed a pull cable to get out of a muddy hole. Out cable and chains has been stolen. But the town had a huge pile of old tires. We cut them like you did the did a 3 braids weave. We pulled large loaded bob trucks out by doubling them.up A single 3 strip braid pulled cars and pickups out ez. I’m wondering if you started a bit into the tread if the hole would be stronger ? Excellent idea for trap straps. Like the adjustable hook.
Very neat story.
Mind blown. Thank you for this video! I think I'll make these for my dad's birthday or Christmas gift!
That dog's game. Nice metal working with the buckles. Great idea and product all around.
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
Damn I'm already it's junk man now you give me more reason to save stuff
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What a great idea.. I was using the wife's knicker elastic lol
Hey that works.
Best tip I've seen in a long time. Indestructible bungies, awesome idea.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great idea! I want to make some. I also benefit from the comments...lots of good ideas. I wonder if a jigsaw with a modified blade would work well for cutting the strips a bit quicker and safer. Will give it a try. A bending jig would be ideal.
The car tires are not difficult to cut. I have made knife blades for reciprocating saws and they work but they flop the tire all around and make a mess.
*You can also make nice pads for the top of your hydraulic jacks and jack stands to protect the bottom of the car while its up...*
the secret to cut rubber is to have it wet. Use spray bottle of water or soggy wet rag and it will cut like butter
I'll have to try that.
That leftover tread is what we use for roof shingles. Cut them in 12" lengths and nail them up overlapping........50 year roof for free.
Heck Yeah.
Now that's the kind of repurposing we need around here~!! Thanks for showing us this secret Freebee and I'm on my way to high grade a couple of old tires or new wore out ones better. Chalk up another Subscriber also~!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. -Moe
Awesome. Found a pile of tyres the other day.
Subscribed.
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I know a guy who put his eye out when his bungee cord slipped out of his hands and hooked up with his head
I've heard horror stories. I think the worst I've done is a good slap to the hand.
Whats his name
TheDieselbutterfly ...Jim Cox
I knocked a tooth out pulling a ratchet strap that I had thrown over an overhead beam. Thing swung around and shot right into my face.
Old inner tube, if you can find any ,work very good as well. Cut with heavy scissors or shears.
I've used inner-tubes but they seam to rot/crack in a few months if left outdoors. I don't think they treat them with any UV inhibitors.
Used bicycle inner tubes work good too. I get them for free from my local bike shop.
I've had old tubes that I've made super rubber bands from.
Another slick trick Moe. You are the man!
Thanks George.
Outstanding, as always ! ! !
Another outstanding video !! Talk about DoingItCheap !! That is an awesome idea !! BTW, I will be out west picking up a car I bought. I could swing by and haul that old driveway car lift that is in your way !!! LOL !!
Yeah, it's just sitting in the driveway, you can pick it up anytime! I'm excited to see your new car adventures.
@@sixtyfiveford LOL !!! Believe me, I would, but I doubt I would drive 775 miles out of my way to get it ! I am gonna be close to the Mexico border.
Very cool idea!!
But! I’ve been hit by a bad bungee so I steer clear of any bungee tie-down
I won't touch a regular bungee after I made these. Those are too unpredictable and don't stretch good. At least I know the rubber in a tire is the highest quality and made to some sort of standard. Though not intended for this application I have little fear of it snapping if it can toss around a 6000# truck.
It's all fun and games till someone takes a bungie cord to the lip ! LOL
love your videos mate, always quality stuff :) Thankyou!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
You could make sandals out of the tread portion.... great idea on the bungees 🤠👍
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THEY DO IN MEXICO !
@@TOMAS-lh4er I never saw a tire on the side of the road in six years in Mexico. But I did see plenty of tire tread sandals when we stopped for gas and food
@@uprightfossil6673 That's funny !!
No you can't. Steel threads make that project impossible. Try it sometime and post the video on YT.
I was just thinking of making a class lll hitch mount snow plow/scraper blade for the back of an SUV. Gonna try using an old sidewall for trip springs. Thanks Moe.
That's a good idea.
@@sixtyfiveford If you built a plow for the back of your Expy (out of scrap of course) that would be cool.
Those are great. I have a friend that was strapping down a ladder to a rack. It dry rotted and snapped . Blasted him his eye. Messed him up. Please remember that story and be careful of your eyes
For sure. I was bracing for snapback while testing these and did a lot of off camera tests. You have to think there is no safety network for rubber used in tie straps, but the rubber used in car tires is the best of the best.
@@sixtyfiveford Just be careful of your eyes with these things. Getting a snapback is fun and games until some one loses an eye.
Your inventiveness never ceases to amaze me... Now go roll up these tire treads to make bump stops :-D
Hey Thanks.