Tar on the tire.

[MFP]

What is the best way that you folks recommend to remove a tar globule from a tire?
The tar is still soft and I removed most of it using hot water and an old Allen wrench to scrap it out of the grooves but there is still a smidge left.

 

[Sierra1]

Carnauba wax will take it off of paint. Maybe some kerosine since it's on the tread. Or WD-40.

 

[Tenman]

Pressure washer

 

[Sierra1]

Or . . . .

 

[WJBertrand]

There are tar removal products available in the detailing and polish section at most auto parts stores. They’re intended to be used on painted surfaces primarily, but they might work on tires too? I have some bug and tar remover made by turtlewax that seems to work well on smooth surfaces at least.


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[Sierra1]

. . . . They’re intended to be used on painted surfaces primarily . . . .

Yes, like carnauba wax; cheap and effective. On the other hand, any kind of wax or similar product probably isn't the best thing to use on tires. But kerosine, and most spray solvents, won't cause any traction issues.

 

[WJBertrand]

Yes, like carnauba wax; cheap and effective. On the other hand, any kind of wax or similar product probably isn't the best thing to use on tires. But kerosine, and most spray solvents, won't cause any traction issues.

Not sure if the product I have is a wax. It smells kind of like kerosene or some mixture thereof. Seems to leave the surface a bit oily. Never tried it on tires though, I just usually let any asphalt / tar that sticks there to wear off.


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[scott123007]

Take it up to 120 or so, and if it doesn't fling off, let it be.

 

[Sierra1]

Take it up to 120 or so . . . .

But officer, I was just trying to get the tar off of my tire.

 

[Saint rob]

A squirt of brake cleaner and scrub with a stiff brush?

 

[Fennellg]

If it is just on the rubber, why not let it wear off. Try a pressure washer, stay clear of your bearings. How many miles on the tires. Perhaps just replacing. Not wild about wd40 and tires, traction issues come to mind. Also figure if you find some thing to dissolve it, then it can migrate to undesired places a lot harder to deal with than a tire change. Picking at it with a screwdriver, and patience.