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Old 05-08-15 | 12:45 PM
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Al1943
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More than likely there was some damage done to the tubes during installation. It's really easy to get a part of the tube pinched between the tire bead and part of the rim. Even a pinch between the edge of the tire bead and the bottom of the rim will lead to a blowout. Adding a small amount of air to the tube before mounting can help a lot. What I can blow into a tube using my mouth is about right. Too much air can add to the difficulty.
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