Maybe they just don't want to touch a 40 year old tire and be liable.Maybe they also don't think they can get it off as is (deflated)without damaging the bead/etc... Possibly inflate it and try it then?
David
http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=571 If i don't get this car back on the road soon i'm gonna go postal! On a quest for FGF knowledge 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass "S" Convertible *Sold*