# How to Turn Tires Inside Out
Old tires are typically considered environmental hazards, and you might be charged a fee when you try to dispose of them. There are clever uses for those old tires that require very little beyond a sturdy knife and some serious elbow grease. Projects such as planters, animal shaped children's swings, or raised garden beds are just the beginning.
Things You'll Need
- Old or worn car tire
- Leather gloves
- Heavy duty knife such as a a reciprocating saw, sabre saw, or Sawzall™
Instructions
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Turn a Tire Inside Out
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Using the heavy duty knife, cut the bead off the inside of one side of the tire.
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Cut slits, scallops, or triangle shapes out of the inside of the now bead-less side of the tire.
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Grab one notch, "petal" or "v," and begin pulling. Use your knee or foot on the opposite side of the tire to create leverage.
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As the section of tire you are pulling back begins to move, slide your hands over to the next notch/petal/v shape and pull it back.
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Working with the tire as it begins to bend itself (don't rely on brute force) continue working your way around the edge of the tire until it is entirely inverted.
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