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Do you have any creative ideas on how to reuse old tires? I have some at the end of their life and I think that throwing them away would result in them not being recycled anyway. Any ideas for inner tubes is welcome too

Edit: Thank you everyone for the answers. For those who want a summary, the suggestions are chain stay protection, edge bumper, water insulation, rubber bands, hanger for repair, elastic fasteners and fenders (or throw them in the fire place)

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[-] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 4 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I made a fender from a section of the tire and attached it behind the seatpost to prevent my rear tire tossing mud on my heels.

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