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Originally Posted by gt3racerich

Thanks for all the quick replies.
Chris, I never really used those wheels that much so I don't think they are worn.
I just tried rubbing alcohol and scotch bright. It is better but there is still some pulsing. The pads work well with the other wheels but I will try that next.
One other question specific to those wheels if I may.
I am having a very hard time mounting tires to these wheels. As careful as I am I just damaged a new tube. It almost seems like I am on the verge of ripping the tire, that is how hard it is to mount them. The tires are Vittoria Tecno pro, if that makes a difference. I have never had a problem mounting other tires and wheels.
Any tips or info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again, Rich

It does indeed make a difference for the tires. Your specific tires have a kevlar bead which is VERY tough. It makes the tires very hard to mount. There are lots of videos on how to mount those types of tires more easily on youtube.

This one shows a MTN tire but the procedure is the same regardless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkIr...annel=MadeGood

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