Hi there guy's,

I have had a request by a friend to do her sons 15th birthday cake. She would like a one tier tyre/wheel.

Does any one have any ideas on how to get the tyre (tire) tread effect on the fondant, and what tool would work best. Actually i dont really have any tools but all hints and tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks again.

I did a quick search on "tire" in the gallery and came up with lots of photos of awesome tire cakes.

Here's a photo of one by Kathie-d

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&meta=search&type=full&search=tire&album=-&search_user=kathie-d

Find one you like and send a private message to the creator. Most CC members are so super helpful!!

See this blog entry by the wonderful Jessicakes: http://jessicakesblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/monster-truck-how-to-make-tires-part-1.html
She made tyres out of RKT for her son, but the principle of making the tyre treads would be the same for on a cake. Good luck!

And there are also these amazing tire tread molds - pricey but so cool!

http://www.elegantlacemolds.com/molds.php?type=4&set=0

This looks like it was done without a mold...

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1720417

Thanks sooo much guys, what an awesome help you are. Will definately take all your suggestions and put them to action.