i have 4 hb tires glues to plastic rims and one is stripped, i was able to get the stripped rim off the tire by the method i explained above, and yes it was a PITA,,, but worked rather well, instead of an exacto, i used a 6in slotted screwdriver and slowly slid it just behind the glue joint and Gently pryed the tire away from the rim. in 2 spots i had to "scrape the tire away" from the rim, but working slow, it was clean and no damage to either tire or rim.. i m gonna do the other 3 today, utilizing a heat gun to see if it will make it any easier. the only prob with useing chemicals is the aftereffects.. they are always there. n usually NEVER good..... i think i may try the oven method on one to check it out. i ve got a nice set of aluminum rims to put with these HB tires..

Timmahh