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Old 01-12-12 | 06:48 PM
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Anyone know of a safe and effective way of removing it? Several had mentioned simply washing with detergent or soaking in vinegar for several minutes then laying them out in the sun for a few hours. Any ideas? (bike stored indoors)

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Riding on them outdoors makes the new smell subside. I would not wash away any of the surface residue as it might cause the tire to dry and crack sooner.
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You'd evidently be amazed at how many LIKE to go into the garage and be hit with the new-tire aroma.
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Riding on them outdoors makes the new smell subside. I would not wash away any of the surface residue as it might cause the tire to dry and crack sooner.
Surface residue is likely a release agent, used to make the tire pop out of the mold easily. You can wash it off with dish soap.

The smell comes from the rubber outgassing the volatile compounds. If it really bothers you, wash the tires then leave them in the sun for a couple hours. Then go ride your bike- it's a bike, not a rose bush.
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did you ever notice when you buy new tires for a car they smell? Same thing for bikes. it'll pass
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