Originally Posted by Archimedes

You're talking about glue and scratches on the inside of the wheel behind the spokes or on the outside? If inside, I think you're being too picky unless the scratches are just ridiculous. I never expect my tire changer to clean the wheel afterward. I do it the next time I wash. And regarding the glue, have you tried Goo Gone? I've yet to find anything short of epoxy that it won't loosen up.

Regarding the crests, I never even knew they lined up with the valves. Not sure why that would matter.