Before you begin
- Make sure the foam is installed correctly inside the tyre before gluing.
- IPA cleaning is mandatory. Skipping this step will greatly reduce bond strength.
- Do NOT use acetone — it will damage and destroy the tyre material.
- Work quickly and in a controlled manner. CA glue cures rapidly.
- A tyre gluing jig and needle-tip CA applicator are strongly recommended.
- The tyre must be fully seated in the wheel bead groove before the glue is allowed to cure.
Clean (Critical)
- Use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Thoroughly wipe:
- The wheel bead groove
- The tyre bead
- Remove all mould release, oils, dust, and residue.
- Allow both parts to air-dry completely.
Scuff the Tyre Bead (Recommended)
- Lightly scuff the tyre bead only using:
- 320–400 grit sandpaper, or
- a fine scuff pad
- The goal is to dull the surface, not remove material.
- Remove sanding dust with IPA and allow to dry.
Scuffing is optional, but strongly recommended for best bond strength.
Apply CA Glue (Super Glue)
With the tyre (and foam) already fitted to the wheel:
Note:
- Using a tyre gluing jig is the easiest method, as it evenly exposes the bead and keeps the tyre seated while you work.
- If you don’t have a jig, you can still glue the tyre by working in small segments, slowly progressing around the bead.
- Use a tyre gluing jig (or carefully pull back a small section of bead) to expose a small area.
- Apply a small, controlled amount of CA glue using a needle-tip applicator.
- Rotate the wheel and repeat in sections until the full bead is complete.
Cure
- Allow the tyre and wheel assembly to fully cure before use.
- Do not run the tyres until curing is complete.