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Bitta bother changing tyres.

  • 23-10-2013 5:49pm
    #1
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭


    Out on a spin today and my back wheel literly blew up!! When I got a replacement (folding) tyre I encountered a bit of bother changing them over. I cant get the new tyre onto the wheel Should this be the case with folded tyres?


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  • #2
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    No folding tyres should be easier to mount.
    What kinda difficulty are ya having


  • #3
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Never had a problem with folding tyres myself. What exactly is wrong? Can't stretch it over the rim?


  • #4
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    What Tyres are they? I have managed to fit folding Tyres without the need for levers but generally the last inch or so will require a lever to help get it onto the rim.


  • #5
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭lizzylad84


    Yeah it's getting the last couple of inches of tyre over the rims that's causing the problem. Can't remember the brand if tyre they are. Any tips?!?


  • #6
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Rule 5, or use tyre levers.


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  • #7
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    What I do when faced with that is this.....
    I put a small bit of air in the tube so it raises the tyre out/up a bit then as I let the air back you should be able to slowly edge the tyre over bit by bit.
    Make sure the tube isnt snagged between the tyre and the rim obviously.


  • #8
    snollup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭snollup


    Also, try a little soap, fairy liquid or such. Wet the rim/tyre with it and it should help tyre slip into place.


  • #9
    Zen0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭Zen0


    Another thing worth trying. Push the tyre bead on the opposite side of the rim right down into the wheel well and work the bead around towards the unmounted part. This should give a bit more slack to play with.


  • #10
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,309 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    snollup wrote: »
    Also, try a little soap, fairy liquid or such. Wet the rim/tyre with it and it should help tyre slip into place.

    U going to carry a bottle of fairy liquid with u evey time you go out? If you cant get the tyre onto the wheel with just your hands....try a different tyre brand. We are talking about a road bike tyre right?


  • #11
    Puggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 284 ✭✭Puggy


    This guy has the technique



    This guy does not



    though if its cold, you might need a little more strength as well.

    I've got folding Gator Skin 23c and never had an issue fixing a puncture, cause after 12,000km's I've never had a pucture, well just one maybe!


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