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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 03:26 PM
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ok so i got a new full size spare 33x 12.5, really smells in the cab now. anyone know how to destink a new tire ? thx
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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Let it sit is the only reccomedation I have.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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A tire cover may help. Amazon has them for about 20 dollars.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 09:17 PM
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Smell of brand new rubber... Mmmm, wonder if they make an air freshener in this sent..

it will go away, in time. I agree a cover would probably help too.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 10:43 PM
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Smell of brand new rubber... Mmmm, wonder if they make an air freshener in this sent..

it will go away, in time. I agree a cover would probably help too.
If someone finds that air freshener I need to buy a case.
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by srb53150
ok so i got a new full size spare 33x 12.5, really smells in the cab now. anyone know how to destink a new tire ? thx

Yes I do....Buy a swing out rear tire carrier bumper
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Direct sunshine for a little while? Maybe help it gas off a bit quicker?
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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thx for the comments, the useful ones that is.tried a bestop tire cvr for a while , but that stinks too because its made for a tire outside the trk. most common idea everywhere is leave it out in the sun for a while.
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by VTJeep
Direct sunshine for a little while? Maybe help it gas off a bit quicker?
you win, no prize however.
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by srb53150
you win, no prize however.
Oh, I got a prize alright The prize of being right. My trophy case is getting full. lolz.. But lets not look at my many many cases of trophies for being wrong..
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 03:13 PM
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love that smell!
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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i like your attitude.
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 07:26 PM
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if I had to ride around in the jeep with it, i'd probably feel differently...
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