Originally Posted by KenshiBiker

You replace the whole tire when you have a flat ? I've had up to three flats in one day while commuting (one on the way in and two on the way home). By your reasoning I'd have to carry at least three tires with me .

I've had folded tires (never Vittorias) that have been stubborn to get on the rim. But so far, I've never failed to eventually get it on the rim eventually. I keep telling myself to unpack the tires a couple of weeks ahead of time and let them warm up in the house (or in the garage depending on time of year) so they'll be easier to maneuver onto the rims - so far I've forgotten to do that. Every. Single. Time.