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03-31-2018, 10:37 AM

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how to safely remove tires from wheels? reuse tires.

The kid didnt tighten up the wheels and striped the hex. The tires are ,IMO, expensive and new, I would like to reuse. Im thinking going around the bead with acetone might be the best bet?

03-31-2018, 11:30 AM

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The kid didnt tighten up the wheels and striped the hex. The tires are ,IMO, expensive and new, I would like to reuse. Im thinking going around the bead with acetone might be the best bet?

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Drop the tire in a plastic bowl, pour in some acetone, and snap on the lid.
Let is sit over night.
The tire will peel off the rim like butter...

Pour the acetone back in the can and save to use it again.

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