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Old 10-29-2007, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen MBX-5

ive tried putting them in the oven at 200 degrees farenheight, but that didnt work
200 isn't hot enough. That's why boiling generally doesn't work very well either. I preheat the oven to 350 and TURN IT OFF. Then put the tires in for 15 minutes or so. Take them out and let them cool before you try to crack them off the rims. Trying to pull at a hot tire will very easily tear it. It has worked perfectly for me every time.

When you do get the tires off you still need to clean the glue off the bead. Use a rag with acetone to clean up what doesn't crack off.
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