I carry a pair of Pedro tire levers. I think that they're made out of nylon. I also have a set of Pedro tire levers (the kind that look like screwdrivers) in my toolbox.
I've never had a problem with my nylon tire levers.
Originally Posted by
kinetic energy
After getting a tire cut nearly open on some sharp rocks, I decided to replace it before it blew out on a ride while I was far from home. I got out some plastic tire levers that I've successfully used before, and much to my dismay, while trying to lift the bead out of the rim, these things fold over like a wet noodle. Apparently I only get a couple uses out of these before they integrity is compromised and they aren't rigid enough to pull the bead off the wheel. I started to resort to using screwdrivers, but stopped after realizing this would do little besides ensure that I have many dents in my rim. Does anyone else have this problem? Now I'm stuck with a tire on a wheel that needs replacing, no way of getting it off, and tire levers that bend like pasta, and a fair deal of frustrations.
does anyone have any suggestions?
Has anyone had luck with some particular plastic levers?
do you use metal levers?
any advice would be appreciated.