Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle old used tyres (tires)? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:55:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Recycling Electronics http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1253871 Recycling Electronics Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:46 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1253871 Most suppliers of new tyres are able to accept your old ones. Old tyres can be turned back into new tyres and repuposing them this way is by far the best solution. Clearly they are other potential uses but I would look at turning them back into new tyres as the most practical solution. Most suppliers of new tyres are able to accept your old ones. Old tyres can be turned back into new tyres and repuposing them this way is by far the best solution.

Clearly they are other potential uses but I would look at turning them back into new tyres as the most practical solution.

]]> By: jstone http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1251549 jstone Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:20:18 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1251549 Never heard another American spelling tires with the letter Y. No one over the age of 5 anyhow. I recently saw a tire recycle project that someone stacked two tires, added a wooden top and covered it all with batting and fabric and made a perfect size ottoman for their living room. Never heard another American spelling tires with the letter Y. No one over the age of 5 anyhow.

I recently saw a tire recycle project that someone stacked two tires, added a wooden top and covered it all with batting and fabric and made a perfect size ottoman for their living room.

]]> By: heather ackman http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1208670 heather ackman Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:40:05 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1208670 Sand pit is perfect, my kid loves playing in mud, and the normal Sand boxes wont let the water drain well, The Tractor tire works WAY better. Had a couple as a kid. Another fun thing was rolling it to the top of the hill climbing inside and going down. It's a bit destructive, but I survived without any broken bones, couple bruises, but I kept me and my brothers out of my parents hair. And "toughened" us up as some say. Sand pit is perfect, my kid loves playing in mud, and the normal Sand boxes wont let the water drain well, The Tractor tire works WAY better. Had a couple as a kid. Another fun thing was rolling it to the top of the hill climbing inside and going down. It’s a bit destructive, but I survived without any broken bones, couple bruises, but I kept me and my brothers out of my parents hair. And “toughened” us up as some say.

]]> By: Adriana http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1170976 Adriana Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:24:52 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1170976 Hi there.. For tire (or tyre) swings, what type of paint do you use? Spray? Liquid but latex? Would you recommend a primer coat? Hi there.. For tire (or tyre) swings, what type of paint do you use? Spray? Liquid but latex? Would you recommend a primer coat?

]]> By: ben http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1165781 ben Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:33:45 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1165781 Hi folks, we aussies spell tire as tyre, otherwise it means just plain tired as in yawn.... haha... must be ecause we live down under. Hi folks, we aussies spell tire as tyre, otherwise it means just plain tired as in yawn…. haha… must be ecause we live down under.

]]> By: Leon http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1165709 Leon Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:39:12 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1165709 Good evening everyone, I would like someone to advise me of any tire supplier that will be willing to supply to South Africa.I have a tyre store selling new and second hand tires but would like to get a referal from overseas who wil be willing to supply new tires to SA at good costs. Your advise will be highly appreciated. Good evening everyone, I would like someone to advise me of any tire supplier that will be willing to supply to South Africa.I have a tyre store selling new and second hand tires but would like to get a referal from overseas who wil be willing to supply new tires to SA at good costs. Your advise will be highly appreciated.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1159240 Kathleen Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:10:46 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1159240 Well, Mr. Green, aren't you wonderful. Throwing tires in a stream. I think you live up on the hill from me. There are tires thrown in a stream there. We are concerned with the care taking of our little planet, Mr. Green, and aren't too interested in hearing from those who do not care one iota for the only living, breathing, beautiful little blue planet we have. I'm in upstate NY Mr. Green, and you don't sound like a New Yorker to me. You sound like an okie. Well, Mr. Green, aren’t you wonderful. Throwing tires in a stream. I think you live up on the hill from me. There are tires thrown in a stream there. We are concerned with the care taking of our little planet, Mr. Green, and aren’t too interested in hearing from those who do not care one iota for the only living, breathing, beautiful little blue planet we have. I’m in upstate NY Mr. Green, and you don’t sound like a New Yorker to me. You sound like an okie.

]]> By: david green http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1159234 david green Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:03:20 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1159234 here in upstate NY call em yires....so yes, there are some who use a "y". Sometimes we roll em down the hill with all the kids chasing em until they fall into the crick. That's how we get rid of em. here in upstate NY call em yires….so yes, there are some who use a “y”. Sometimes we roll em down the hill with all the kids chasing em until they fall into the crick. That’s how we get rid of em.

]]> By: cathy http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1156844 cathy Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:41:18 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1156844 So many ways to reuse tires, one of the most illegally dumped items in the world http://www.greenecoservices.com/top-25-ways-to-reuse-tires/ So many ways to reuse tires, one of the most illegally dumped items in the world
http://www.greenecoservices.com/top-25-ways-to-reuse-tires/

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1151423 Kathleen Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:28:34 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1151423 Jenna, I once had a pair of leather top sandals, from Central or South America, that used cut out tire tread for the soles. You couldn't tell unless you looked at the sole, and I must say, they wore like iron! A bangle bracelet would require an extremely obese person to have a wrist that large, but shoe soles are do-able. Jenna, I once had a pair of leather top sandals, from Central or South America, that used cut out tire tread for the soles. You couldn’t tell unless you looked at the sole, and I must say, they wore like iron! A bangle bracelet would require an extremely obese person to have a wrist that large, but shoe soles are do-able.

]]> By: jenna http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1151413 jenna Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:39:07 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1151413 make a bangle bracelet make a bangle bracelet

]]> By: louisa http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1147240 louisa Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:48:11 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1147240 It's the British-English spelling. It’s the British-English spelling.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1147161 Anonymous Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:45:31 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1147161 Dear missyspark, Being an American, I can attest to the fact that I know of no one that spells tire with a y, but of course one never knows about the rest of the 350 million spellers out there--and clearly we have a nest of whackos lurking about the 50 states. Mostly I see "lose" for "loose" or "desert" for "dessert" but not via my personal acquaintances, I assure you. I think "tyre" does look a tad Olde English and charming though...more so than an old tire looks. Dear missyspark,
Being an American, I can attest to the fact that I know of no one that spells tire with a y, but of course one never knows about the rest of the 350 million spellers out there–and clearly we have a nest of whackos lurking about the 50 states. Mostly I see “lose” for “loose” or “desert” for “dessert” but not via my personal acquaintances, I assure you. I think “tyre” does look a tad Olde English and charming though…more so than an old tire looks.

]]> By: missyspark http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1147153 missyspark Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:55:25 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1147153 Little gardens. Is it just me, or is everyone spelling Tires with a Y...? Is that how Americans spell tire? Little gardens. Is it just me, or is everyone spelling Tires with a Y…? Is that how Americans spell tire?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1140933 Anonymous Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:55:53 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1140933 WARNING! NO they leach the poisonous heavy metals from the tyres! WARNING! NO they leach the poisonous heavy metals from the tyres!

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1105768 Kathleen Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:16:49 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1105768 Nicolas--These are stunningly beautiful ! Thank you for sharing. This thinner part of a tire that you use must be inside the tire ? Or ? They are very artistic and sensitive pieces that you create from the ugly old tires. Nicolas–These are stunningly beautiful ! Thank you for sharing. This thinner part of a tire that you use must be inside the tire ? Or ? They are very artistic and sensitive pieces that you create from the ugly old tires.

]]> By: gary computer recycling http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1105747 gary computer recycling Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:33:24 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1105747 Alot of local businesses have recently began using tyres as planters, whilst not the nicest looking plant pots they do a great job supporting larger trees Alot of local businesses have recently began using tyres as planters, whilst not the nicest looking plant pots they do a great job supporting larger trees

]]> By: stella http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1089237 stella Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:39:39 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1089237 when using tyres for children to play with or in, paint the inside with white paint to discourage spiders (and make it easier to see any that do take up residence). Tractor tyres DO make great sandpits, my kids have had one for years. Make a top from plywood, sealing it to protect it from the weather, to keep cats out. Love this site! when using tyres for children to play with or in, paint the inside with white paint to discourage spiders (and make it easier to see any that do take up residence). Tractor tyres DO make great sandpits, my kids have had one for years. Make a top from plywood, sealing it to protect it from the weather, to keep cats out.
Love this site!

]]> By: will http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1087049 will Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:47:53 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1087049 sand pit sand pit

]]> By: Jeannette Burton http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1085850 Jeannette Burton Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:19:24 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1085850 To find a huge pile of old car tires was the hardest thing I have done! Why? I hear you ask. I am a photographer in the UK and I offer a photographic service called "Trash the Dress". One of the shots I wanted to do included finding a massive pile of old tires waiting to be collected and recycled. Why? I still hear you ask. Well, they made a great setting for a shot with a bride in a white wedding dress! So even a pile of old tires have a great use for someone before they are recycled in the form of a photographic studio. I have put a link below so you can see the photograph. http://www.jeannetteburton.com/trash-the-dress.html Jen So for me, To find a huge pile of old car tires was the hardest thing I have done! Why? I hear you ask.
I am a photographer in the UK and I offer a photographic service called “Trash the Dress”. One of the shots I wanted to do included finding a massive pile of old tires waiting to be collected and recycled. Why? I still hear you ask.
Well, they made a great setting for a shot with a bride in a white wedding dress! So even a pile of old tires have a great use for someone before they are recycled in the form of a photographic studio.
I have put a link below so you can see the photograph.
http://www.jeannetteburton.com/trash-the-dress.html

Jen

So for me,

]]> By: ifeanyi http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1085487 ifeanyi Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:51:30 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1085487 It is sold here in Nigeria if you can arrange shipment. We cannot really afford brand new so we settle for the old ones. It is sold here in Nigeria if you can arrange shipment. We cannot really afford brand new so we settle for the old ones.

]]> By: Charlotte http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1081812 Charlotte Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:37:21 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1081812 I've heard that growing veggies in tyres is really dangerous due to levels of cadmium and other pollutants in the tyres which seep in to the soil and therefore in to the veg. Has anyone else heard this, or heard any counter-evidence? I really want to use tyres for potato planters in a recycled school garden i'm building, as we have a garage next door and tyres are in great abundance, however i'm, obviously, anxious not to poison the kids!! I’ve heard that growing veggies in tyres is really dangerous due to levels of cadmium and other pollutants in the tyres which seep in to the soil and therefore in to the veg. Has anyone else heard this, or heard any counter-evidence? I really want to use tyres for potato planters in a recycled school garden i’m building, as we have a garage next door and tyres are in great abundance, however i’m, obviously, anxious not to poison the kids!!

]]> By: nicolas beck http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1081408 nicolas beck Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:58:09 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1081408 I am using tyres to make home accessories. www.qeratdesign.com the website is under construction. Best regards and want to hear your ideas soon. Nicolas Beck I am using tyres to make home accessories.

http://www.qeratdesign.com

the website is under construction.

Best regards and want to hear your ideas soon.

Nicolas Beck

]]> By: Greg stewart http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1080447 Greg stewart Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:42:38 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1080447 hi. My brother in law has a lot of truck tyres to get rid of. He lives in Jacobs Well area.. QLD. Due to medical conditions, he is unable to arrange disposable of such tyres. We are talking about 200-300 tyres. Any suggestions? hi. My brother in law has a lot of truck tyres to get rid of. He lives in Jacobs Well area.. QLD. Due to medical conditions, he is unable to arrange disposable of such tyres. We are talking about 200-300 tyres. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1076512 Kathleen Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:40:43 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1076512 How do you cut tires now that they are all steel belted? What tool can be used? I know country people used to fashion planters out of them, but that was prior to them being steel belted. Help??? Thank you. How do you cut tires now that they are all steel belted? What tool can be used?

I know country people used to fashion planters out of them, but that was prior to them being steel belted.

Help???

Thank you.

]]> By: Solway Recycling http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1076358 Solway Recycling Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:47:22 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1076358 They can and are usedas analternative fuel in the cement industry. The heat source has to be increadibly hot already. But end of life tyres can and are burnt by big companies such as Lafarge. They can and are usedas analternative fuel in the cement industry. The heat source has to be increadibly hot already. But end of life tyres can and are burnt by big companies such as Lafarge.

]]> By: sea_jay http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1072767 sea_jay Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:29:27 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1072767 ignore previous comment stating the already mentioned veggie patch, had only read Cielia's question above ignore previous comment stating the already mentioned veggie patch, had only read Cielia’s question above

]]> By: sea_jay http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1072765 sea_jay Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:26:34 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1072765 You could fill it with dirt/compost and use as a veggie patch? For people with car tyres, these are great for potatoes. First lay and plant one tyre and then, as the plant grows, add subsequent tyres on top to lengthen the root system and increase crop potential. You could fill it with dirt/compost and use as a veggie patch?

For people with car tyres, these are great for potatoes. First lay and plant one tyre and then, as the plant grows, add subsequent tyres on top to lengthen the root system and increase crop potential.

]]> By: Cielia http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1072759 Cielia Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:52:16 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1072759 How about how would one reuse an old tractor tire? One appeared in our alley, and seems to be about 7 foot tall. I have a baby and thought it could be some kind of play thing for when he gets older but... what? How about how would one reuse an old tractor tire? One appeared in our alley, and seems to be about 7 foot tall. I have a baby and thought it could be some kind of play thing for when he gets older but… what?

]]> By: Vivayne http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres/comment-page-2#comment-1072128 Vivayne Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:50:34 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20070525/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-old-tyres#comment-1072128 Earthships! Earthships!

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