What type of foam for tires?

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Re: What type of foam for tires?

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I made front tires for my old Pacesetter Funnycar. I use closed cell, cross-linked polyamide-6 foam. It is called Plastazote. It should have 52kg/qm or more.

Here is a link to a datasheet:
http://www.zotefoams.com/wp-content/upl ... 6.14-1.pdf

Michael
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Re: What type of foam for tires?

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Thank you for sharing :D
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Re: What type of foam for tires?

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Wow, thanks!
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