Why do the tires stink like tar?
809999
I think it's just the processed cheap tire smell. I have it for 6 months now and smell was gone after couple weeks of use during my move. I still use it occasionally and its hidden behind a guest bed in a room right now. There is absolutely no smell of it in the room right now.
810000
They are actual tires, just like on your car. After a while, the smell will dissipate and its not so bad. When you go into a tire store, you smell the same thing. It does go away.
1236840
This is a tube that is fill with "slime". It will seal an small punctures by itself. I ride in areas with a lot of rocks and my bike was out in the sub zero temps all winter. The tires are still full of air. Good tubes, just wish the rubber was a little thicker.
531612
Yes they do, I have a Kona Stinky with 26 x 2.1 tires and it they don't touch at all.
214369
Yes, I also smell something burnt from the "brake" pads. It has lessened over time.
1276444
Mine did the same thing. I replaced the band on the tire as it was old. The old band allowed the inner tube to be punctured by the spokes. Once the bad was replaced, it's been a great tire.
2240884
i inflate it to 40 PSI but dont know what is shown on the tire and they are worn out from the tire...sorry
751046
A heavy fuel smell coming from your carburetor may indicate that you have leak somewhere in the carb body itself.
950177
No, it's just the tire. The listing is pretty clear on that so be sure and double-check each time. Hope that helps!
1506698
Don't waste your money on these tires, they are absolute garbage. I got 3,000 miles on them and they are junk. I have the same size. There is a reason why they are so cheap.
657209
I don't think it's specifically the wheels that smell but the cart does have an unpleasant odor at first. I've had mine a while now and the good news is that the odor dissipates with time.
1116932
You can check the air in addition to adding air to tires. I use them on my motorcycle they work great.
818971
The FitBall mini i got smelled like new rubber... like the smell of a brand new pair of rubber shoes... I don't know if that's the odor you smelled but it should not be smelling "terrible" that you have to "off gas" it.
1869001
I've gone through 2 after tire changes. Thee same thing happened with the originals. They all are cheaply made.
212622
They are friction, and mine creates a really nasty burning smell. Its enough to about make me sick indoors.
1275527
I have the same issue. I can put air into my bicycle's tire. However, much air escapes when I unscrew the connector. My manual also says the adapters included are not for tires. It is really bad that the picture here shows that it is for auto tires, but they do not include adapters for auto or bicycles.
702624
I do not know why. But I will tell you mine died after only filling one tire. I will NEVER buy this product again.
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.