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Old 03-12-13, 03:14 PM
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eschlwc
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Originally Posted by clubman
... if I have to mount a tire on them, it has to be a training tire like a Conti gatorskin with a tuffy liner...
i'm not familiar with training tires, how they differ, or their intended use. but i do have a set of conti ultra 2000s i got through a trade because i thought they were my favorite, sport 1000s. i think they're considered 'training.' should they be used with a liner?

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd
…Have you tried either of these..?
not yet. but i just bought the var tool from the uk ebay site. now ... can i wait til i receive it before trying my hand at this tire/rim combo again..? it's almost like religious self flagellation is calling out to me.

Originally Posted by repechage
... I think the problem is the ultimate radius beyond the bead seat diameter, BSD, not ERD... Here is an explainer: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
that went right over my head. i'll have to brush up on my bsd knowledge.

I forget which tires are large at the bead.
wish i knew the bsd of this rim and similar size of available tires.

Originally Posted by Pars
...I've had the following tires on them:
Specialized Turbos in both 23 and 25
Ritchey Tom Slicks in 25
Continental Gatorskins in 28s
Conti GP4 Seasons in 28s
thanks for that. is it true that wire/non folding tires are easier to install than the folding type?
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