How to get rid of new tire smell
09-23-11, 01:15 AM
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How to get rid of new tire smell
Hi,
I just got a new bicycle. I don't have a safe/sheltered place to keep it outside so I am keeping it inside my small house. The tires smell strongly of rubber. Is there anything I can do to de-odorize the tires or to mask the odor inside my house?
Thanks,
I just got a new bicycle. I don't have a safe/sheltered place to keep it outside so I am keeping it inside my small house. The tires smell strongly of rubber. Is there anything I can do to de-odorize the tires or to mask the odor inside my house?
Thanks,
09-23-11, 05:13 AM
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Tire smell varies a lot, with very inexpensive tires often being the most odiferous. You could go to the bike shop and buy less stinky tires. The various Michelin, Bontrager, and Kenda tires I have here are virtually odorless.
09-23-11, 07:06 AM
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Go ride around in a pig sty for a while, you won't be bothered by the new tire smell once you get it back in your house. 
Seriously, if it bothers you that much maybe you could put the old tires back on and leave the new tires outside in the sun until the new tire smell is gone?.... that's all I've got.
Seriously, if it bothers you that much maybe you could put the old tires back on and leave the new tires outside in the sun until the new tire smell is gone?.... that's all I've got.
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09-23-11, 10:00 AM
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Ride more, sniff tires less 
Nothing much you can do, but, it will go away eventually.
Nothing much you can do, but, it will go away eventually.
09-23-11, 11:48 AM
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Just when you think there just can't be anything new to post about...
Rub 'em down with something like Febreeze and let us know if it's any better.
Rub 'em down with something like Febreeze and let us know if it's any better.
09-23-11, 03:21 PM
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Learn to love it like I do. 
I'm concerned that whatever method used to remove the smell might prematurely age the rubber.
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I'm concerned that whatever method used to remove the smell might prematurely age the rubber.- Scott
09-23-11, 04:27 PM
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cotton balls saturated in whatever (liquid) smell you desire and put in each nostril.
09-23-11, 06:19 PM
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Coat the tires with a thick layer of petroleum jelly. Be sure to overlap it onto the rims. In fact, coat the brake pads too; they might smell rubbery too. You can't be too careful, ya know!
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Vicks vapor rub in each nostril that worked for Jody Foster in Silence of the Lambs.
09-23-11, 09:12 PM
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I was going to say Armor All, but I think Vaseline might actually work better. I think you really nailed it.
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Never tried it myself but sounds a good plan. Wonder if Hospital Disinfectant smells better?
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What's that smell?
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09-24-11, 11:28 AM
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Seriously brother, just get used to it, the more you ride in the sun, which you guys don't get to much of it will dissipate. Do not put anything on the tires or brakes except mild soap & water when you wash the bike, & rinse thoroughly. I saw that baby picture and had to set it straight.
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